Which of the following is a common form of tenancy in residential law?

• A. Fixed-term tenancy
• B. Tenancy by legal fee
• C. Construction lease
• D. Periodic tenancy (month-to-month)

Answer: (D)

Periodic tenancy is the typical ongoing form of residential tenancy because it runs on a repeating rental period (usually month-to-month when rent is paid monthly) rather than having a fixed end date. This arrangement continues automatically until one party gives proper notice to end it, which provides flexibility for both landlord and tenant. For example, if rent is monthly, either side can terminate with the required notice before the end of the current rental period (commonly 60 days in many jurisdictions). This makes it the most common setup for ongoing occupancy.

A fixed-term tenancy exists, but it has a definite end date and isn’t the default for ongoing arrangements. A tenancy by legal fee isn’t a recognized form in residential law, and a construction lease is typically used for commercial or construction contexts, not standard residential living arrangements.