Florida Broker Practice Exam

What characterizes a weekend or month-to-month lease agreement?

1. Estate for years

2. Tenancy at sufferance

3. Tenancy at will

4. Fee simple estate

The correct answer is: Tenancy at will

A weekend or month-to-month lease agreement is characterized by a tenancy at will. This type of tenancy allows either party—the landlord or the tenant—to terminate the agreement with proper notice, typically in line with the duration of the lease (in this case, on a weekend or monthly basis). It is an informal arrangement that does not specify a definite end date, and is therefore considered more flexible than other types of leases. In contrast, an estate for years has a fixed term and requires neither party to give notice upon expiration, while a tenancy at sufferance occurs when a tenant remains in the property after their lease has expired without the landlord's consent. A fee simple estate pertains to ownership of real property and is not related to the leasing context. The flexibility and informal nature of a month-to-month lease fit the characteristics of a tenancy at will, making it the correct choice.