Definition

To rent out a property too frequently or to too many different tenants.

Example

The landlord decided to overlet the apartment, which caused problems with the tenants.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the landlord who keeps overletting his properties?

Yeah, I read that he's had a lot of complaints from the tenants.

It’s crazy! You'd think he would learn not to overlet after all those issues.

Right? It just makes things more complicated for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English, meaning to let or allow something to happen excessively or beyond a limit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'letting' something happen 'over' a limit — that's why 'overlet' means to allow something excessively.

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