Definition

A person who has the right to use a property for a specific period of time according to a lease agreement.

Example

As a leaseholder, she is responsible for paying rent and maintaining the property.

Conversation

I just found out that I need to talk to the leaseholder about some repairs.

Oh no, what happened?

The heater isn't working properly, and it's getting really cold.

You should definitely reach out to the leaseholder soon; they need to fix that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leaseholder → It is formed from "lease" (from Old French *laisser*, meaning to let or allow) and "holder" (from Old English *healdan*, meaning to hold). A leaseholder is someone who holds the right to use a property under a lease agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'holds' ('holder') the right to 'let' or use a property ('lease'). This helps you remember that a leaseholder is a person who has the right to use a property they are leasing.

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