What is a key feature of a periodic estate?

A key feature of a periodic estate is that it is automatically renewed until canceled. This type of estate, often reflected in lease arrangements such as month-to-month rentals, operates on a cycle that continuously renews without a fixed end date. For example, each month that the tenant continues to occupy the unit and pay rent, the lease renews itself for another month. It gives both the landlord and tenant flexibility, as either party can terminate the agreement with appropriate notice.

This continuous renewal aspect distinguishes periodic estates from others, such as fixed-term leases, which have a defined end date. In periodic estates, while the tenancy can be ended, it does not have a preset duration specifying when that might occur unless one party decides to cancel it.