When a landlord seizes property left by the tenant and holds it until the rent is paid or sells it to pay rent owing, this is referred to as

A) relief against forfeiture.
B) tenancy at sufferance.
C) distress.
D) an order nisi.
E) an order absolute.

Distress

Seizure by a landlord of any property left by a tenant and holding it until the rent is paid or selling it to pay rent owing.

Relief against Forfeiture

Judicial intervention to protect against the loss of rights or property due to failure to meet legal obligations.

Tenancy at Sufferance

A situation where a tenant continues to occupy property after the expiration of a lease, without the landlord's consent but without facing eviction.