renter

Everyday

1. A renter is a person who pays money to live in a house or flat, or to use something, that belongs to someone else. tree →
2. A renter can also be someone who hires a car or other item for a short time. tree →

In the lessons

In adult life and money, renters pay rent to a landlord each month instead of buying a home. In news, there are stories about renters' rights and rising rents. In maths problems, renters pay a set amount per month. Phrases: "first-time renter", "renters' rights", "renter and landlord".

Examples

• We are renters, so our landlord fixes the boiler. tree →
• Many young people are renters because houses cost so much. tree →
• The renters must give a month's notice before they leave. tree →
• (law) New laws protect renters from unfair evictions. tree →
• The bike shop asks every renter to wear a helmet. tree →
• If a renter pays £800 a month, they pay £9,600 in a year. tree →

Note

Countable: a renter, renters. In British English the more common word for someone renting a home is "tenant"; "renter" is very common in American English. The owner is the "landlord" or "landlady". Do not confuse with "rental" (the thing or payment).