relet

[ ree-let ]

verb (used with object)

1. to rent or lease (land, buildings, rooms, space, etc.) again, or to renew a lease or rental agreement for:

   The judge ruled that the landlord was not entitled to any damages because he had successfully relet the apartment.

   Full payment is required if you cancel within seven days of your arrival date and we are unable to relet your room.

Word History and Origins

Origin of relet¹

re- ( def ) + let ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Marlborough Mills and the adjacent dwelling were held under a long lease; they must, if possible, be relet.

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Until he relet the house, the Schlegels were welcome to stack their furniture in the garage and lower rooms.

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If a tenant abandons the rented premises, may the landlord relet for the account of the tenant?

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