| A | B |
|---|
| assignment of a lease | Transfer to a third person by the lessee of the entire interest of the lease. |
| constructive eviction | Tenant moves out of leased premises because the landlord caused the premises to become unfit for its intended use. |
| eviction | Legal action taken to remove a tenant from possession of all the landlord's real property. |
| landlord | One who, through a lease, transfers to another exclusive possession and control of real property. |
| lease | Agreement in which tenant obtains possession of real property of the landlord in exchange for rent. |
| leasehold estate | Ownership interest of a tenant. |
| periodic tenancy | Arises when the leasehold is for a renewable period of time with rent due at stated intervals. |
| rent | Consideration given by a tenant. |
| subletting | Tenant's transfer of partial interest in the lease to a third person. |
| tenancy at sufferance | Tenancy created when the tenant remains in possession after the lease has expired. |
| tenancy at will | Results if a party possesses land with the owner's permission but without an agreement as to the term of the lease or the amount of the rent. |
| tenancy for years | Lease that exists for a definite period of time. |
| tenancy from month to month | Periodic tenancy in which the rent is paid by the month. |
| tenant | One who, through a lease, is given possession of real property. |
| warranty of habitability | Requires a landlord to provide residential property in a condition fit for human living. |
