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Estate at Will

by | Feb 4, 2026

In real estate law, an Estate at Will is a tenancy in which a tenant occupies property for an indefinite period with the consent of the owner. The tenancy does not have a fixed term and continues only as long as both the landlord and the tenant desire.

An estate at will may be terminated at any time by either party, usually with proper notice as required by state law. Because of its flexible nature, this type of estate provides fewer protections than fixed term leases and is often used for short term or informal occupancy arrangements.