tenancy

A form of ownership by two or more people, where the property automatically passes to the survivors upon the death of one.

A lease agreement for commercial property.

A tenancy in a property owned by a local government authority (a council).

A type of tenancy that gives the landlord the right to regain possession of the property after a fixed period.

A tenancy that offers tenants long-term security of tenure.

Usually refers to a tenancy from a local council, providing strong rights to the tenant.

A tenancy with statutory protection against eviction and rent increases.

According to the terms of a tenancy agreement.

A legal contract between a landlord and a tenant.

The period of the tenancy comes to a conclusion.

The tenancy period officially finishes according to the agreement.

To extend a tenancy agreement for a further period.

To formally end a tenancy agreement before its natural expiration.

To be the legal tenant of a property.

For a landlord to formally give a tenancy to a tenant.

To assume the rights and responsibilities of an existing tenancy from another person.

Used to describe the manner or name under which a tenancy is held, e.g., 'held in joint names'.

Used to describe the property that is subject to the tenancy, e.g., 'hold a tenancy on the flat'.