Which description best fits an estate that ends with a termination date?

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The key idea is a fixed-term tenancy: an estate that ends on a specific date. When a lease or rental agreement has a termination date, it creates a tenancy for years where both the start and end are clearly defined. The arrangement ends automatically on that stated date, with no need for renewal or ongoing notice to continue. This contrasts with open-ended or periodic arrangements where the term isn’t fixed in advance and either party can terminate with proper notice.

So, a lease that has a termination date clearly matches the concept of a fixed-term tenancy, which ends on the predetermined date. This is different from a month-to-month rental (a periodic tenancy that continues until notice to terminate is given) or any description implying no end date.