Legal Definitions - Tenancy for Years

A tenancy for years is a type of lease agreement that is set for a fixed period of time. This means that the tenant knows the exact date when the lease will end, and no notice is required for termination.

For example, if a tenant signs a tenancy for years lease for one year starting on January 1st, they know that the lease will end on December 31st of the same year. They do not need to give notice to the landlord to terminate the lease on that date.

Another example would be a tenant signing a tenancy for years lease for three years starting on July 1st. They know that the lease will end on June 30th three years later, and no notice is required to terminate the lease on that date.

These examples illustrate the concept of a tenancy for years lease, where the tenant and landlord agree on a fixed period of time for the lease and the tenant knows the exact date when the lease will end.