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Tenant

The tenant is the person who occupies a property under a tenancy and pays the rent. Before the tenancy starts they are an applicant. US leasing offices often say resident once they have moved in.

Also called Renter.

During the let

Check-in, the inventory, rent dates and repairs are the live subjects. Sales words such as completion and exchange do not belong in a tenant letter. If the tenancy is ending, follow the current rules for notice rather than an old fixed-term template.

Privacy

A landlord update can say that referencing passed or failed if your process allows that result to be shared. It should not attach bank statements, immigration documents or medical notes.

Questions

What does Tenant mean?

The tenant is the person who occupies a property under a tenancy and pays the rent. Before the tenancy starts they are an applicant. US leasing offices often say resident once they have moved in.

General information for agency staff, not legal advice. Rules and local practice change. Check the official source before you rely on a definition in a client letter.