tenancy

/ˈtɛnənsi/
noun
  1. The period during which someone rents a property (such as a house, apartment, or land) from a landlord.
    • The landlord must give proper notice before the end of the tenancy.
    • During his tenancy, he always paid the rent on time.
    • Her tenancy in the apartment lasted for three years before she bought a house.
  2. The legal right or agreement to occupy a property as a tenant.
    • The court upheld the validity of the tenancy despite the dispute.
    • They signed a tenancy agreement before moving into the flat.
    • The lease grants the tenant a tenancy for twelve months.
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