leasehold

/ˈlisˌhoʊld/
noun
  1. The right to use and occupy a property for a specified period under a lease, without owning the land or building outright.
    • The apartment is held on a 99-year leasehold, which means the tenant does not own the land.
    • Buying a leasehold property often involves paying ground rent to the freeholder.
    • The leasehold on the shop expires in 2030, so the owner is trying to sell it before then.
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adjective
  1. Relating to or involving a leasehold arrangement.
    • They signed a leasehold agreement for the office space.
    • The leasehold interest gives the tenant the right to use the property for a fixed term.
    • Leasehold properties are common in many cities where land is expensive.