Property Management Jargon

noun a court official who is responsible for keeping order in a courtroom and carrying out various administrative tasks

• The bailiff served the court summons to the defendant.
• The bailiff is the one who hands out the legal papers in court.
• The bailiff is like the court's messenger.
• The bailiff's presence in the courtroom was a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law.

noun a person who resides or is present in a particular place

• The building's occupant was notified of the upcoming renovations.
• The person living there was told about the changes.
• The tenant got a heads up about the remodel.
• The occupant of the house of cards was careful not to disturb its delicate balance.