noun
- the right to live in or use a property that belongs to someone else, especially by paying rent
- the period of time during which someone rents and occupies a property
Examples
- The tenancy agreement specifies that rent is due on the first of each month.
- Her tenancy of the apartment will end in December.
- The landlord terminated the tenancy due to unpaid rent.
- They signed a one-year tenancy for the downtown office space.
- The tenancy includes utilities and parking.
- Joint tenancy means both people have equal rights to the property.