What term describes the person who pays rent to occupy space owned by someone else?

• A. Tenant
• B. Lessor
• C. Landlord
• D. Occupant

Answer: (A)

In a rental setup, the person who pays to live in space owned by someone else is the tenant. This term captures the legal relationship you have: you hold the right to use the property for a defined period in exchange for rent, typically under a lease or rental agreement. The owner who rents out the space is the landlord (also called the lessor). The term occupant can describe someone living in the space, but it doesn’t specify who pays or the legal arrangement. So the paying, right-to-use party is the tenant, as when you rent an apartment you’re the tenant and the building owner is the landlord.