Property Management

In South Carolina, what is a 'holdover clause' in a commercial lease?

AA clause requiring the tenant to hold over all improvements made during tenancy
BA clause specifying what happens if the tenant stays beyond the lease term, often at a higher rent rate✓ Correct
CA clause holding back rent until repairs are made
DA clause requiring 60 days' advance notice to vacate

Explanation

A holdover clause addresses the situation where a commercial tenant remains after lease expiration. It typically converts the tenancy to month-to-month at a specified higher rent rate (often 150-200% of the previous base rent) to encourage timely vacating.

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