tenants

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In her run-down Victorian house, she produces a literary journal, Vista, and provides lodging to four tenants: Robbie, a struggling writer; Georgina, a flighty debutante; Mina, an ambitious cinema usherette; and Saul, a wartime refugee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Illinois landlords also must comply with what is called the warranty of habitability, which means they must maintain a space and make sure it is usable by its tenants.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Derby Homes said for working hostel tenants, contributions towards accommodation costs were a standard feature of the system and reflected the wider housing model.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Hernandez said her office has a team that steps in when landlords file eviction notices in her district, to ensure at-risk tenants secure rental assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“We rent it out but the tenants just left,” Madeline said to Mia.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng