Holdover Proceedings Private Dwellings  What is a holdover case?
A holdover case is an eviction case brought by your landlord to
evict you for a reason or reasons other than nonpayment of
rent.Holdover cases often involve complex issues. Try to get
legal assistance as soon as you receive a holdover petition. If
you are unable to speak to a lawyer before your court date, you
can ask the judge for a new court date or an adjournment to get
legal advice. Most holdover cases start with certain notices,
and you must receive these notices in specific ways. There are
also reasons that landlords commonly seek to remove tenants that
are unique to certain types of housing.  What are some of the
reasons for starting a holdover case?  In a holdover case, your
landlord must tell the court why he or she wants to evict you.
The reason or reasons should be listed on your holdover petition
and may involve the following:    • You are a month-to-month
tenant (a tenant without a lease) and your landlord no longer
wants you as a