lessee
Meaning: A person or entity that holds the lease on a property or asset, paying rent to the owner in exchange for the right to use or occupy it.
Lessee is the standard legal term for a tenant in formal property and commercial contexts, appearing in lease agreements, conveyancing documents, and landlord-tenant legislation. It is more precise than 'tenant' and forms a complementary pair with 'lessor' (the landlord or owner). In British commercial property, lessees may hold long leases of 99 or 125 years, making the distinction between lessee and freeholder important in property transactions.
Examples
- The lessee is obligated under the terms of the lease to maintain the interior of the premises in good repair throughout the tenancy. 承租人有义务根据租约条款在整个租赁期内保持房屋内部良好状态。El arrendatario está obligado, según los términos del contrato, a mantener el interior del inmueble en buen estado de conservación durante toda la duración del arrendamiento.借主は、賃貸借期間を通じて物件の内装を良好な状態に維持する義務を賃貸契約の条件に基づき負う。임차인은 임대차 기간 동안 건물 내부를 양호한 상태로 유지할 의무를 임대차 계약 조건에 따라 진다.
- Before assigning the lease, the lessee must obtain written consent from the lessor, which may not be unreasonably withheld. 在转让租约之前,承租人必须获得出租人的书面同意,且该同意不得被不合理地拒绝。Antes de ceder el contrato, el arrendatario debe obtener el consentimiento por escrito del arrendador, que no podrá denegarse de forma injustificada.賃借権を譲渡する前に、借主は貸主の書面による同意を得なければならず、その同意は不当に拒否されてはならない。임대차권을 양도하기 전에, 임차인은 임대인의 서면 동의를 얻어야 하며, 그 동의는 부당하게 거부되어서는 안 된다.
- The tribunal ruled in favour of the lessee, finding that the proposed service charges were not reasonable given the standard of maintenance provided. 裁判所裁定支持承租人,认为鉴于所提供的维护标准,拟议的服务费并不合理。El tribunal falló a favor del arrendatario, considerando que los gastos de comunidad propuestos no eran razonables habida cuenta del nivel de mantenimiento prestado.審判所は借主の訴えを認め、提供されている維持管理の水準に照らして、提案された管理費は妥当ではないと判断した。심판원은 임차인의 주장을 인정하여, 제공된 유지보수 수준에 비추어 제안된 관리비가 합리적이지 않다고 판단했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: legal, property, commercial
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Anglo-French lessee, from lesser meaning 'to lease, to let,' ultimately from Latin laxare meaning 'to loosen, to release.' The suffix -ee indicates the recipient of the action. In use since the 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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