Florida Holdover tenants

What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Florida?

When a written lease with a fixed term expires and the tenant stays without a new written lease, it becomes a tenancy at sufferance. Accepting rent alone doesn't renew the lease; with the landlord's written consent it becomes a tenancy at will.

Verified Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.04 · last checked 2026-10-15