tenant (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtenənt/
Definition
A person or group who rents and occupies a property from a landlord.
Examples
The new tenant signed a one-year lease for the apartment.
Tenants have certain rights and responsibilities outlined in their rental agreement.
The landlord was concerned about the tenant's late payments.
How to Use tenant
- tenant of (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who holds or occupies property or a position from another. — "He was a loyal tenant of the king, serving him faithfully."
- tenant rights (collocation)
- The legal rights that a person has when they rent a property. — "Understanding tenant rights is crucial before signing a lease agreement."
- tenant responsibilities (collocation)
- The duties and obligations that a person has when they rent a property. — "Tenants are expected to fulfill their responsibilities, such as paying rent on time."
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