Glossary Term
A holdover tenant is someone who remains in a rental after their lease term has ended, without signing a new lease. Depending on the situation and state law, the landlord may accept continued rent (often creating a month-to-month tenancy) or treat the tenant as unlawfully present and begin eviction. Some leases allow the landlord to charge increased "holdover" rent for the extra time.
In short
A holdover tenant is someone who remains in a rental after their lease term has ended, without signing a new lease. Depending on the situation and state law, the landlord may accept continued rent (often creating a month-to-month tenancy) or treat the tenant as unlawfully present and begin eviction. Some leases allow the landlord to charge increased "holdover" rent for the extra time.
Holding over can quietly create a new tenancy or expose you to penalty rent and eviction. Knowing your status helps you avoid surprise charges and legal action.
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You may become a holdover tenant. The landlord can either accept rent (often creating a month-to-month tenancy) or treat you as unlawfully present and pursue eviction.
Some leases allow increased holdover rent for time past the lease end. Check your lease, since the amount and legality vary by agreement and state.
No. A landlord must still follow the legal eviction process. But holding over gives them grounds to start it, so clarify your status quickly.
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