noun
- a person who holds the lease of a property; a tenant
Usage: legal
Examples
- The lessee is responsible for maintaining the property during the lease term.
- As the lessee, she must pay rent on the first of each month.
- The lease agreement clearly outlines the rights and obligations of the lessee.
- The lessee decided not to renew the contract when it expired.
- Both the lessor and lessee signed the rental agreement.
- The lessee was required to provide a security deposit before moving in.