Lessee (Noun)
Meaning
A tenant who holds a lease.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lessee had signed a two-year lease for the apartment and was responsible for paying the monthly rent on time.
- As the lessee, she was entitled to use the building's amenities, including the gym and swimming pool.
- The lessee was found to be in breach of the lease agreement due to repeated late payments.
- The landlord had to evict the lessee after discovering that they had been subleasing the property without permission.
- Before moving in, the lessee was required to pay a security deposit equivalent to two months' rent.