joint tenant

noun

Law.

1. one of two or more persons who hold property in joint tenancy.

Example Sentences

The bill includes provisions allowing the government to use unclaimed deposits to fund support for private tenants, and allowing a single joint tenant to end a joint tenancy.

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In law, a person is entitled to "succession" of a social housing tenancy if they are deemed a "qualifying person" such as a spouse, joint tenant or a family member.

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Leaders of the major military branches are about to go public with details of a plan for a joint tenant “bill of rights” for military service members and their families to address widespread complaints.

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If your housemate is a joint tenant and wants to leave during the fixed term, they could find a replacement agreed by you and the landlord.

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If you're a joint tenant and your housemate is evicted this would also end your tenancy so it is worth getting advice first.

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