What action can a landlord take against a holdover tenant?

A landlord has the right to take legal action against a holdover tenant, which refers to a tenant who remains in the rental property after their lease has expired without the landlord's consent. In such cases, the landlord can initiate eviction proceedings to remove the tenant from the property. This action is typically sought to regain possession of the rental unit, especially if the landlord has plans to rent it out to another tenant or to occupy it themselves.

While other options may seem feasible, they do not specifically address the holdover situation effectively. For instance, increasing the rent or negotiating a new lease may not be practical steps when dealing with a holdover tenant who has overstayed without permission. Similarly, transferring the lease to another party does not resolve the immediate issue of the holdover tenant's unauthorized presence; it does not rectify the landlord's need to reclaim their property. Thus, eviction is the most appropriate and enforceable action that a landlord can take against a holdover tenant.