How to Use renter in a Sentence

renter

noun
  • Michele was a long-time renter of the house, the lawyer said.
    Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Thomas bought the home in 2019, and lived in the building with her parents and a renter.
    Sarah Freishtat, chicagotribune.com, 17 Aug. 2021
  • The city limits the rent on those units based on the renter’s income.
    Annys Shin, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Since the apartments don’t start until the 18th floor, renters are perched high above the streets.
    Steve Brown, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Those costs can amount to as much as $4,500, depending on the size of the renter’s home.
    Tim Gruver, Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2020
  • The news is pretty good for renters in other parts of the country, too.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2023
  • That checks a box that the user is a renter, not a homeowner.
    Fox News, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The owner may get free parking at the airport plus some cash, and the renter gets a deal.
    Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2021
  • And, as prices have risen, the amount of private space per renter has also shrunk.
    Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 6 May 2022
  • How would use of this app make a different in a renter's life?
    Rachel King, Fortune, 17 July 2022
  • Lau Hee said 87% of those who lost their homes were renters, and the rest were homeowners.
    CBS News, 9 Mar. 2024
  • If the renter does not pay during the five days, the landlord can file for eviction.
    AZCentral.com, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Still, the latest trend is a boon for renters, but not so much for landlords.
    Alena Botros, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The cost of homeownership isn't worth the squeeze, some renters say.
    Sami Sparber, Axios, 12 Oct. 2024
  • And in some good news for renters, rents will remain about the same with a small, 0.1% drop, Realtor.com forecasts.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The renter, 55, found the residence’s guest house through Airbnb and was supposed to stay for six months.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Irvine ranked as the ninth worst city for renters, earning an overall score of 25.55.
    Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024
  • That means that to avoid eviction, renters need to pay rent every month.
    Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2023
  • And then there’s the change that anyone can do, even a renter: switch out your shower head.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022
  • Keep in mind the rental agreement is a contract, and only the renter should use the equipment.
    Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2021
  • Yes, but: There are promising signs for Austin renters as the market cools.
    Nicole Cobler, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Knowing the renter was in the hospital, the man looked around the property.
    John Benson, cleveland, 4 Nov. 2020
  • Around half of renter households in the U.S. spent over 30 percent of their income on rent.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Matt clears out the farmhouse in preparation for a new renter.
    Nina Zafar, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Much of the relief is going to renters who can afford the higher end of the market.
    Kate Rabinowitz, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Melton says this just makes things a little less unfair for renters.
    Leah Waters, Dallas News, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Moreover, land to the north is less expensive, which in turn leads to better prices for the renter.
    David Lyons, sun-sentinel.com, 2 Oct. 2021
  • Given still-high rents, the prospect of owning a house has never felt more out of reach for renters.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 22 May 2024
  • Landlords or renters can request a walk-through of the unit to document any problems.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
  • From perfect gallery walls to temporary decor hacks, these renters get creative, even in small spaces.
    L.a. Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025

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