Holdover Tenancy
/ˈhoʊldˌoʊvər ˈtɛnənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A tenancy that continues when a tenant remains in possession of leased property after the lease term has expired, without the landlord's explicit consent.
The landlord filed an eviction action against the tenant for holdover tenancy.
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- holdover tenancies
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Commentary
Holdover tenancy often triggers landlord remedies such as eviction or rent increase; clarity in lease expiration terms can prevent disputes.
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