Leasehold

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /liːs.hoʊld/

Definitions of leasehold

noun a property interest in which a person has a lease or rental agreement on a piece of land or a building

Example Sentences

A1 A leasehold is a type of property ownership where the person only has the right to use the property for a certain period of time.

A2 When you buy a leasehold property, you are essentially buying the right to live in the property for a set number of years.

B1 Leasehold properties are common in urban areas where land is limited and developers choose to sell the property on a leasehold basis.

B2 Understanding the terms of the leasehold agreement is important before purchasing a property to avoid any future disputes.

C1 Investors often prefer leasehold properties for their potential income generation through renting out the property.

C2 The leasehold valuation tribunal deals with disputes between leaseholders and freeholders regarding lease extensions and ground rent.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a leasehold

Example Sentences

A1 The leasehold property had a beautiful garden.

A2 She signed a leasehold agreement for the apartment.

B1 The leasehold contract is valid for five years.

B2 The leasehold agreement included maintenance responsibilities.

C1 The leasehold arrangement allowed for subletting with permission.

C2 The leasehold terms were negotiated by the legal team.

Examples of leasehold in a Sentence

formal The leasehold agreement clearly outlines the responsibilities of both the tenant and the landlord.

informal I'm looking to buy a leasehold property in the city.

slang I heard they're trying to sell that leasehold apartment for a good price.

figurative His leasehold on the property gave him a sense of security in an uncertain market.

Grammatical Forms of leasehold

past tense

leased

plural

leaseholds

comparative

more leasehold

superlative

most leasehold

present tense

leaseholds

future tense

will leasehold

perfect tense

have leased

continuous tense

is leaseholding

singular

leasehold

positive degree

leasehold

infinitive

to leasehold

gerund

leaseholding

participle

leaseholding

Origin and Evolution of leasehold

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'leasehold' originates from the Old English word 'leas' meaning 'false' or 'deceitful' and 'hold' referring to 'possession'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'leasehold' evolved to refer to a form of property ownership where a person has the right to occupy and use a property for a specified period of time, typically through a lease agreement.