There is, unfortunately, nothing to stop the tenant from changing their mind and wanting to remain in the property after the agreed fixed-term tenancy expires. If not renewed, then the tenancy will become periodic upon expiry. The tenant asking for or agreeing to a specific fixed term is not a valid reason for a landlord to end a fixed-term tenancy.
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