Holding over means to continue for a prolonged period of time. In the context of property law, “holding over” is defined as the act of continued occupancy by the tenant of premises past the lease or agreement terms, with or without the consent of the landlord as cited in the case of Leone v. Bilyeu 238 S.W.2d 317.
[Last updated in March of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]