tenancy

[ten-uhn-see]

noun

plural

tenancies 

1. a holding, as of lands, by any kind of title; occupancy of land, a house, or the like, under a lease or on payment of rent; tenure.

2. the period of a tenant's occupancy.

3. occupancy or enjoyment of a position, post, situation, etc..

   her tenancy as professor of history at the state university.

4. Archaic.,  a piece of land held by a tenant; holding.

tenancy

/ ˈtɛnənsɪ /

noun

1. the temporary possession or holding by a tenant of lands or property owned by another

2. the period of holding or occupying such property

3. the period of holding office, a position, etc

4. property held or occupied by a tenant

Word History and Origins

Origin of tenancy¹

First recorded in 1570–80; ten(ant) + -ancy; compare Medieval Latin tenantia, variant of tenentia

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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Mr Reid said it was his decision to proceed with the tenancy.

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Advice from Money Saving Expert said students should research the best bank account for them, use websites like Unidays for discounts, and ensure tenancy deposits are protected.

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He was found by the Bar Standards Board to have "deliberately exaggerated his academic achievements and qualifications in an attempt to improve his tenancy prospects".

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In a letter seen by BBC London, the council told Mr Hasan in April 2024 that the occupant had been given a warning, issued with a tenancy breach order and was being monitored.

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