renter

[ ren-ter ]

noun

1. a person or organization that holds, or has the use of, property by payment of rent. rent.

ˈrenter

/ ˈrɛntə /

noun

1. a person who lets his property in return for rent, esp a landlord
2. a person who rents property from another; tenant
3. a distributor of films to cinemas for commercial showing

Word History and Origins

Origin of renter¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; rent ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

For a $3,898 per month apartment, a 10% broker fee would be $4,667, while a 15% fee would cost the renter $7,016.

From Salon

Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather said Albanese’s purchase highlights the need for reform to lucrative tax incentives for property investors and greater renter protections.

From BBC

He also proposed a “renter’s tax credit,” akin to the tax deduction that allows homeowners to write off their mortgage interest payments.

From Los Angeles Times

Caloza said that as a renter, she thinks the biggest cause of homelessness is a lack of housing.

From Los Angeles Times

She wants the city to provide funding so that every renter who faces eviction has access to a lawyer.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• occupant