joint tenant

Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words

One of two or more people who rent a property together.

tenantADJECTIVE + tenant

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Examples (10)

  • As a joint tenant, you are liable for the full amount of the rent.
  • She signed the lease as a joint tenant with her brother.
  • Each joint tenant has equal rights to occupy the property.
  • If one joint tenant decides to leave, the tenancy agreement may end.
  • He applied to become a joint tenant of the council house.
  • The landlord requires every adult occupant to be named as a joint tenant.
  • Being a joint tenant means sharing responsibility for the bills.
  • The court ruled that he was a joint tenant rather than a lodger.
  • You should consult a lawyer before becoming a joint tenant.
  • The death of a joint tenant can affect the status of the lease.