Originally Posted by
RogerD408
Although exceptions are aways a possibility, when I check in I'm asked to confirm my check-out date. This is a two-sided sword. One, you are agreeing to a stay of x nights at the rate booked. Two, you are agreeing to NOT stay longer than x nights. Some states have very strict eviction laws and it is very difficult to kick someone out of a room.
I am not familiar with US properties. Quite often I ask to prolounge my stay. Once reception told me hotel was full so I just went on line to book a few more nights.