Which statement describes how a periodic tenancy can be created by implication?

• A. Express terms of the lease are the only way to create a periodic tenancy.
• B. A lease is signed for a fixed term and automatically renews.
• C. The tenant remains after the fixed term ends and rent is accepted by the landlord.
• D. Periodic tenancy cannot be created by implication.

Answer: (C)

A periodic tenancy by implication happens when a fixed-term tenancy ends and the tenant stays on, with the landlord continuing to accept the rent. The act of accepting rent after the term ends signals that both parties intend to continue the tenancy on a repeating basis (often month-to-month, tied to the rent payment interval). This creates a periodic tenancy even without a new written agreement.

So, the statement that best describes this is that the tenant remains after the fixed term ends and rent is accepted by the landlord. The other ideas don’t fit because an implied periodic tenancy arises from continued occupancy and rent acceptance, not from an express renewal term, and it is possible to create a periodic tenancy by implication rather than being limited to formal renewals.