This section is from the book "Real Estate Principles And Practices", by Philip A. Benson, Nelson L. North. Also available from Amazon: Real Estate Principles and Practices.
Many tenancies are made for indefinite periods and are known as tenancies at will. The tenant goes into possession under an agreement, usually verbal, to pay a certain rent periodically, but no term is stated. The agreement can be terminated upon one month's notice by either party. A tenancy by sufferance has also been recognized but this is usually only an express or implied license to use the property at the pleasure of the landlord.
 
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