tenancy

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This might be a program where a renter stays for an agreed number of years in return for a lump sum at the end of the tenancy that can be put toward a down payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

People with knowledge of crofting and skills as an electrician, joiner or working with boats are among those being sought for the tenancy.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

I’m not convinced you should push for joint tenancy with the rights of survivorship, where you both own 100% of your home.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

The council plans to end the tenancy on 21 December, giving Mr Gray, Ms Thompson, her husband Dale and their five-year-old daughter 28 days from then to leave the property.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

In all the years of our tenancy we never saw the Zemindar who owned our land.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya