lessees

plural of lessee
as in tenants
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 lessees More than half the current tenants are original lessees. — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026 Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez attempted to carve out exemptions for commercial restaurant lessees from the wage ordinance, citing a need to establish a distinction between hotel operators/owners and restaurants. — City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026 Under the program qualifying lessees who place an order for a Gravity by September 30 and lease between October 1 and December 31 will be eligible to receive a $7,500 Lucid Advantage Credit. — Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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tenants
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  • The protesters have been demanding stronger protections for tenants, measures to combat fraud and a ban on evictions when alternative housing is unavailable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The building had been home to offices and then lost tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Lessees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessees. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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