A tenancy at will continues until which event occurs?

A tenancy at will is a type of rental agreement that allows a tenant to occupy a property with the permission of the landlord without a fixed lease term. This arrangement is unique because it can be terminated by either party at any time.

The correct answer indicates that a tenancy at will continues until a landlord revokes it. This means that as long as both parties agree and no one has decided to terminate the arrangement, the tenancy can persist. The landlord has the right to revoke the tenancy at will at any moment, effectively putting an end to the agreement.

In contrast, the other options do not appropriately capture the nature of a tenancy at will. For example, a tenant opting out doesn’t follow the formalities of the tenancy agreement being terminated; they may choose to leave, but the landlord can still maintain that the tenancy is active until they specifically revoke it. Likewise, while a new lease could end a tenancy at will, it is not a primary driver for termination; rather, it is the landlord's revocation that directly influences the tenancy's status. Lastly, a tenant defaulting on their obligations may lead to legal eviction proceedings, but again, that does not align with the immediate nature of how a tenancy at will can be ended.