A holdover tenant is one who remains in the rental after the lease expires without signing a renewal. What happens next depends on the landlord’s response and the law: accepting rent may create a new month-to-month tenancy, while refusing it may set up an action to recover possession.
Holdover situations are governed by state and local rules covering notice, whether the tenancy converts, and sometimes “holdover” rent for the overstayed period. Removing a tenant who won’t leave still requires the lawful eviction process, never self-help. Rules vary by jurisdiction and change over time — check your local law; this is general education, not legal advice.
This is general educational information, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — check your local law and confirm specifics with a qualified professional.