Florida Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Florida?
If the tenant stays after the rental agreement expires without the landlord's permission, the landlord may recover possession under § 83.59 and may also recover double the rent for the holdover period.
Verified Source: Fla. Stat. §§ 83.58, 83.59 · last checked 2026-10-22
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