Lessee: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in legal and formal contexts to refer to a person who rents or leases a property, especially in commercial or official agreements.

• The lessee is responsible for paying the monthly rent and maintaining the leased premises.
• According to the lease agreement, the lessee must inform the lessor of any repairs needed.

Frequently used in legal and everyday conversations to describe someone who rents a property, usually a residence. Often implies a residential context.

• The tenant has a one-year lease and pays rent on the first of each month.
• Tenants must notify the landlord at least 30 days before moving out.

Commonly used in everyday language to refer to someone who pays rent to live in a house, apartment, or other property. Often used informally.

• The apartment is available for $800 a month, and the renter can move in immediately.
• The renters complained about the broken heater in their unit.

Used to describe a person who physically lives or stays in a place. Can apply to anyone occupying a space, not necessarily through rent.

• The current occupant of the apartment has been living there for two years.
• Each occupant must follow the building's rules and regulations.

Best used in formal or legal contexts when referring to someone who has a lease agreement.

• The lessee is responsible for any damages that occur in the rental property
• In the lease agreement, it states that the lessee must pay the rent by the 5th of each month

Used frequently to describe someone who rents a property, often in housing or apartment living situations.

• The tenant reported a leaky faucet in the kitchen
• The building manager sent a notice to all tenants about the upcoming inspection

Commonly used in everyday language to refer to someone who pays rent for the use of a property.

• The renter was late with the rent payment this month
• Many young professionals in big cities are renters

Used generally to refer to someone who resides in a place, whether they own it or rent it.

• The current occupant of the apartment has filed several noise complaints
• The house has been vacant for months, and it's hard to believe it finally has new occupants