Tenant Holdover Premium Calculator

Holdover rates deter over-term occupancy.

Base monthly rent

Holdover multiplier x base

Holdover months

Total holdover rent

$202,500

Premium over base

$67,500

Monthly holdover

$67,500

How the math works

Monthly holdover = base × multiplier. Total = monthly × months. Premium = total − base rent.

$45k × 1.5 × 3 = $202.5k total. $135k would be base × 3. Premium $67.5k — sharp deterrent.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Tenant Holdover Premium Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for tenant holdover premium. Holdover rates deter over-term occupancy. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

Calculation approach

The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.

Example workflow

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How to interpret the tenant holdover premium result

Best use

Use the result as a planning number for comparing payments, rates, returns, tax reserves, or cash-flow choices before you request a quote or make a commitment.

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How to Use

Enter base rent.
Enter holdover multiplier.
Enter holdover months.
Read total holdover rent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Holdover definition?

Tenant remains past lease expiration without renewal. Lease typically specifies holdover rent — typically 125-200% of base rent, sometimes 300%. Deters over-term occupancy and compensates landlord for lost re-tenanting options.

Typical multipliers?

Class A office: 150% (1.5x). Industrial: 125-150%. Retail: 150-200%. Prime space: up to 300%. Plus continued pass-through of OpEx. Holdover rent is the deterrent — most tenants vacate on time or sign holdover agreement.

Holdover agreement?

Short-term agreement for tenant to stay past term at specified rent (often 110-130% of base). Month-to-month typical. Prevents dispute. Allows landlord to market space while tenant completes relocation. Better than unilateral holdover.

What documentation matters here?

Written leases, move-in/move-out inspections with photographs, ledger entries showing every payment and charge, served notices with proof of service, and contemporaneous emails or texts. Courts weigh written evidence heavily; informal understandings rarely stand. Institutional operators run a monthly file audit to catch gaps before they matter. Good paper trails recover most of what's owed.