lessee

as in tenant
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house the lessee has the right to expect the lessor to make all necessary repairs in a timely manner

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Recent Examples of lessee The lessees were wealthy individuals from places like Detroit and Chicago who wanted to build homes on the 300-foot bluffs overlooking the water and were willing to pay $15 to $25 per year in rental fees for the privilege. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025 However, Stein said Emerick was not able to find a suitable lessee for the prime real estate. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025 The lessee doesn't own the vehicle and must return it to the dealer when the lease expires. Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Both property owners and lessees have the option to designate a representative to manage hearings related to their property. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lessee
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tenant
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  • Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images There are numerous questions, calculations, and risks for a landlord when considering a smaller tenant.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The goal, Kennedy said, is to create a hub that benefits the entire Fort Lauderdale community, not just the future FAT Village tenants and residents.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Lessee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessee. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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