lessee

Pays for occupancy

A lessee is a person or entity that holds a lease—the party who pays rent to use property owned by someone else.

The lessee rents an apartment, leases a car, or occupies commercial space: The lessee is responsible for maintaining the premises.

Opposite of lessor, who owns the property.

residential

tenant

One who rents property

renterOne who pays for housing
occupantOne dwelling within
dwellerOne who resides somewhere

resident · lodger · boarder · roomer · inhabitant · householder · flatmate · housemate · subtenant · cohabitant

commercial

franchisee

Licensed brand operator

retailerOne who sells goods
concessionaireLicensed vendor at venue
operatorOne who works machinery

merchant · shopkeeper · vendor · businessperson · proprietor · licensee · permittee · tenant · subtenant

legal

tenant

One who rents property

renterOne who pays for housing
leaseholderOne renting property
occupantOne dwelling within

signatory · party · licensee · grantee · assignee · sublessee · obligor · permittee · beneficiary · franchisee

property

apartment

Rented unit in building

flatLacking vertical variation
condominiumOwned unit, shared grounds
townhouseAttached multi-floor urban residence

house · duplex · studio · villa · cottage · unit · premises · space · storefront · office

Categories

rentingtenant, landlord, rent, rental, renter
rentalsrent, car rental, rental car, rental, vehicle hire
contract partiesparty, counterparty, signatory, buyer, seller
leasessublease, subletting, rental agreement, rental contract, rental
leasingtenant, rent, landlord rights, landlord, rental
legal partiesassignee, assignor, creditor, debtor, beneficiary

Opposites

lease relationship role

lesseelessor

One who rents out

landlord · landlady · property owner · letter · licensor

property ownership status

lesseeowner

Holder of title

proprietor · landowner · freeholder · landholder · titleholder

Family

lessor, lessees

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