occupant vs sitting tenant

occupant

noun
  • The owner or tenant of a property. 

  • A person who occupies an office or a position. 

  • A person who occupies a place. 

  • A person sitting in a car or other vehicle. 

sitting tenant

noun
  • A tenant who is already in occupation of a premises, especially when there is a change of owner. The tenant is not evicted when the property is sold to a new owner. 

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