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subtenant

/sʌbˈtɛnənt/ noun · British & US
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What does subtenant mean?

noun

A person who rents a property from a tenant, typically with a sublease agreement. A person who occupies a property under a sublease agreement.

Example

"The subtenant was responsible for paying rent to the tenant, who in turn paid rent to the landlord."

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