California Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in California?
If a tenant stays after the lease ends and the landlord accepts rent, the lease is presumed renewed on the same terms. The renewal runs no longer than one month when rent is paid monthly, and never more than one year.
Verified Source: Cal. Civ. Code § 1945 · last checked 2026-10-15
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