Synonyms for

Tenants

Verb / ˈtenʌnts / Another word for tenants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tenants are people who rent a house, apartment, or other property from a landlord in exchange for payment.

Synonyms & similar words

renter tenant renters lessees occupants residents boarders lodgers roommates squatters dwellers inhabitants subletters subtenants housers guests tenantry leaseholders tenants-at-will lodgers-in-residence

Synonyms by register

Formal

occupants residents leaseholders inhabitants

Informal

renters lodgers

Literary

sojourners denizens

Antonyms

owners landlords proprietors lessors freeholders

Common collocations

  • paying tenants
  • former tenants
  • new tenants
  • tenant rights
  • tenant agreement
  • tenant insurance
  • tenant screening
  • tenant improvements

Word family

noun tenant
verb tenant
adjective tenanted

Usage note

While 'tenant' can refer to anyone occupying a property, it most commonly implies renting or leasing. It can also refer to a holder of land or property, especially from a landlord.

Example sentences

  1. The tenants signed a lease for a year.
  2. The landlord was responsible for fixing any problems reported by the tenants.
  3. The tenants were happy with their new apartment.
  4. The tenants paid their rent on time every month.
  5. The tenants decided to move out when their lease expired.

Quotes

  • "The landlord kept raising the rent, so the tenants decided to move out." - Anonymous
  • "I always make sure to read the lease carefully before signing it as a tenant." - Jessica Alba
  • "Being a good landlord means respecting the rights of your tenants." - Robert Orben

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