Tenancy

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnənsi/

Definitions of tenancy

noun the possession of land or property as a tenant

Example Sentences

A1 My tenancy agreement expires next month.

A2 The landlord is responsible for maintaining the property during the tenancy.

B1 She signed a new tenancy agreement with her landlord after the previous one ended.

B2 The tenancy period can be extended if both parties agree to the terms.

C1 The tenancy laws in this country protect the rights of both tenants and landlords.

C2 The tenancy agreement stipulates the responsibilities of both parties in case of property damage.

Examples of tenancy in a Sentence

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

informal I'm thinking of ending my tenancy early and finding a new place to live.

slang My tenancy at that apartment was a total disaster - the landlord never fixed anything!

figurative His tenancy in the company was short-lived as he quickly moved up the corporate ladder.

Grammatical Forms of tenancy

• past tense: tenanted
• plural: tenancies
• comparative: more tenanted
• superlative: most tenanted
• present tense: tenants
• future tense: will tenancy
• perfect tense: have tenanted
• continuous tense: is tenancy
• singular: tenancy
• positive degree: tenancy
• infinitive: to tenancy
• gerund: tenanting
• participle: tenanting

Origin and Evolution of tenancy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tenancy' originated from the Old French word 'tenance' which derived from the Latin word 'tenentia' meaning 'holding'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tenancy' has evolved to refer to the act of occupying or possessing a property in exchange for rent, reflecting changes in property ownership and rental practices.