Contracts
Under Missouri law, a 'holdover' provision in a commercial lease allows the landlord to:
AAllow the tenant to continue indefinitely at the same rate
BCharge a higher rent (often 150–200% of contract rent) if the tenant stays beyond the lease term✓ Correct
CEvict the tenant immediately at lease end
DForce the tenant to sign a new lease
Explanation
Holdover provisions in commercial leases typically state that if the tenant stays beyond the lease term without a new agreement, rent increases significantly (e.g.
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