If my lease has expired and we as tenants still reside at the property
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If my lease has expired and we as tenants still reside at the property
What are my obligations and liabilities as a
tenant?
Asked on June 24, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If the landlord continues to accept your rent payment, you then have a month-to-month tenancy on the same terms as your lease.
If the landlord does not accept your rent payments after expiration of your lease, the landlord can deem you to be a holdover tenant and can proceed with eviction.
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