Tenant
(noun)
- A person who rents or occupies a property or land from a landlord or owner.
- A person who holds or possesses property or land under a lease or other agreement.
- A person who has the right to use or occupy a property or land.
Origin:
The word tenant comes from the old french word "tenant" which means one who holds or possesses something.
Examples:
- The tenant is responsible for paying the rent on time.
- The landlord is responsible for maintaining the property, but the tenant is responsible for keeping it clean.
- The tenant has the right to quiet enjoyment of the property.
- He is a long-term tenant in the building.
- She is the new tenant of the apartment.