Tenants: meaning, definitions and examples

real estate

Tenants are individuals or groups who rent or lease a property from a landlord. They have the right to reside in the property under the terms of a lease agreement, which specifies the duration of their stay and the obligations of both tenant and landlord.

dweller, lessee, lodger, occupant, renter

Examples of usage

• The tenants signed their lease for another year.

• If tenants fail to pay rent, they may face eviction.

• New tenants moved into the apartment complex last week.

• The landlord held an open meeting for tenants to discuss concerns.