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
For the most part, EV purchases do not generate the same discount rates as leases since the dealership would no longer be able to claim the full credit regardless of vehicle price, assembly location, battery sourcing, or lessee income.
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Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Still, the practice denied lessees the industry-standard option of buying their vehicles and misled them for years about why.
—Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Still, the practice denied lessees the industry-standard option of buying their vehicles and misled them for years about why.
—Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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tenant
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Construction has begun inside a building that will become the County Square Commons in downtown Olathe — where there will be two rooftop restaurants, including a new Austin’s Bar and Grill location, and other tenants which are anticipated to open for business later this year.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Midtown development has landed a new anchor tenant after recent retail closures at the project sparked outcry from some of its residents.—
Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Lessee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessee. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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