secure tenancy

noun

1. social welfare in Britain the letting of a dwelling by a nonprivate landlord, usually a local council or housing association, under an agreement that allows security of tenure, subletting, improvements made to the property by the tenant without consequent rent increase, and the right to buy the dwelling at a discount after three years' occupancy

Example Sentences

The main advantage of social housing - where either the local council or a housing association are the landlord - is that it's more affordable than private rented accommodation, typically around 50% of market rents, and usually offers a more secure tenancy.

From BBC

The Green Party proposes rent controls, more secure tenancy agreements and an end to "no fault" evictions.

From BBC

It overruled a law passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2003 which granted the farmers a secure tenancy, after finding it breached their landlords' human rights.

From BBC

Another filing this past January disclosed in vague language that the company “made additional payments of $100,000 to secure tenancy of the premises.”

From Seattle Times

Another filing this past January disclosed in vague language that the company “made additional payments of $100,000 to secure tenancy of the premises.”

From Seattle Times