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
NTS said the tenancy would suit "resourceful and enthusiastic" people who were already experienced in crofting, and have a trade or could contribute to the isle's knitwear industry.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Renters are paying an average of at least £1,000 a month for a new tenancy in more than half of British neighbourhoods, according to data shared with the BBC.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
“However, community property can be changed to a tenancy in common via divorce proceedings to allow each co-owner the ability to transfer their shares to heirs.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 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
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