head tenant
A "head tenant" is the main person responsible for a rental property, often acting as an intermediary between the landlord and other tenants.
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Definition
C1Property Law
(technical)The primary leaseholder who may sublet the property to others.
Example
- The head tenant must ensure the subtenants follow the lease terms.
B2Real Estate
(informal)The main tenant responsible for communicating with the landlord and managing rent payments.
Example
- As the head tenant, she collected rent from her roommates and paid the landlord.
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