Cal. Civ. Code § 66-28-512
Termination of periodic tenancy — Holdover remedies.
Operative Text
(a) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least ten (10) days prior to the termination date specified in the notice. (b) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least thirty (30) days prior to the periodic rental date specified in the notice. (c) If a tenant remains in possession without the landlord's consent after expiration of the term of the rental agreement or its termination, the landlord may bring an action for possession, back rent and reasonable attorney's fees as well as any other damages provided for in the lease. If the tenant's holdover is willful and not in good faith, the landlord, in addition, may also recover actual damages sustained by the landlord, plus reasonable attorney's fees. If the landlord consents to the tenant's continued occupancy, § 66-28-201(c) shall apply.
Tennessee Code § 66-28-512 establishes the rules for ending periodic tenancies and addresses what happens when a tenant stays past the end of a rental agreement. A week-to-week tenancy requires at least 10 days' written notice, while a month-to-month tenancy requires at least 30 days' written notice before the specified termination date. If a tenant remains in the property without the landlord's consent after the tenancy ends, the landlord may pursue legal remedies including possession, back rent, and attorney's fees; willful holdovers can expose the tenant to additional actual damages.
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Under § 66-28-512, compliant operators provide written termination notices that meet the minimum timeframes — at least 10 days for week-to-week arrangements and at least 30 days for month-to-month arrangements — and specify the termination date clearly in the notice. When a tenant remains after the tenancy has ended without consent, landlords generally document the holdover period and any resulting losses, as these records support claims for back rent, attorney's fees, and, in cases of willful holdover, actual damages. Landlords who do choose to allow continued occupancy should be aware that § 66-28-201(c) governs how that arrangement is treated under Tennessee law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 66-28-512 gives tenants the right to end a week-to-week tenancy with at least 10 days' written notice, or a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice, and the same notice rights apply to landlords seeking to end the tenancy. Tenants who remain in a unit after the rental agreement ends without the landlord's consent may face a court action for possession, back rent, and attorney's fees, with additional exposure if the holdover is found to be willful and not in good faith. Tenants who believe a notice was improper or who face a holdover claim may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Tennessee's residential landlord-tenant statutes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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