Property Management Vocabulary

verb to transfer or bequeath property or a title to another person through a will or legal document

• The demised property will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
• The demised company is no longer in business.
• I heard the demised car finally gave out on the highway.
• Her hopes of becoming a singer were demised when she failed the audition.

noun A woman who is the owner or manager of a lodging establishment, such as a hotel or apartment building.

• The landlady informed us that rent would be increasing next month.
• Our landlady is really nice and always fixes things quickly when they break.
• The landlady is pretty chill, she doesn't mind if we have friends over late.
• The landlady of the building is like a guardian, always looking out for us tenants.

noun a person who rents a room or rooms in a house from the owner

adjective lodger (used as an adjective to describe something related to a person renting a room)

• The landlord had to evict the lodger for not paying rent on time.
• I have a lodger staying in my spare room for a few months.
• My lodger is a cool dude, we get along really well.
• His thoughts were like unwelcome lodgers in his mind, refusing to leave.

noun the act of disregarding or ignoring something or someone

verb to fail to care for properly or pay attention to

• Neglecting one's duties can result in serious consequences in the workplace.
• Don't neglect to water the plants while I'm away.
• Stop neglecting your health, dude. You need to start working out.
• Neglecting to nurture a relationship can lead to its eventual demise.

noun the state or condition of not being occupied or used

• Nonoccupancy of the property for an extended period may lead to maintenance issues.
• Leaving the property empty for too long can cause problems with upkeep.
• Ditching the place for too long can mess things up.
• The nonoccupancy of his heart left her feeling lonely and abandoned.

noun the possession of land or property as a tenant

• The tenancy agreement clearly outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant.
• I'm thinking of ending my tenancy early and finding a new place to live.
• My tenancy at that apartment was a total disaster - the landlord never fixed anything!
• His tenancy in the company was short-lived as he quickly moved up the corporate ladder.

adjective describing something that is not occupied or inhabited

• The building remained untenanted for years due to its poor condition.
• The house next door has been untenanted for ages, I wonder why.
• That apartment has been untenanted for so long, it's starting to look spooky.
• Her heart felt untenanted after the breakup, like a vacant house waiting to be filled again.

noun the cost or act of keeping something in good condition

• Regular upkeep of the machinery is essential to ensure smooth operation.
• I try to do some upkeep around the house every weekend to keep things in order.
• I'm always slacking on the upkeep of my car, it's a mess inside.
• Emotional upkeep is just as important as physical upkeep for overall well-being.

noun a person who rents something, typically a property or equipment, from another party

• The rentee is responsible for paying rent on time each month.
• I heard the rentee is looking for a new place to live.
• The rentee better cough up the cash or they'll be out on the street.
• As a rentee in the housing market, it feels like I'm always at the mercy of landlords.