tenants
Pronunciation: [ˈtɛnənts]
Word
Context: "property rental"
(noun) a tenant is a person who lives in a house or apartment that they do not own, usually because they pay money to the owner for the right to live there. Think of it like borrowing a place to live.
Example
The tenants in our building pay their rent on time every month.
Example
The landlord said the previous tenants left the apartment in poor condition.
Example
How many tenants are currently living in the building?
Context: "legal agreements"
(noun) a tenant can also refer to someone who has a legal agreement, or lease, to use property owned by someone else. It's a kind of contract about living in a place.
Example
The new tenant signed the lease yesterday.
Example
The tenant didn't follow the rules in the lease, which caused problems.
Example
What happens if a tenant breaks the lease agreement?
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