Duplex

usgb/ˈduːpleks/
noun

A building that is divided into two separate homes.

We decided to rent the duplex because it was more spacious than our old apartment.
Visual representation of "duplex" - A building that is divided into two separate homes.

Often appears as...

  • live in a duplex
  • rent a duplex
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Two separate homes

A duplex is one building divided into two units, but with separate entrances for each home.

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The two families lived side by side in the same duplex, sharing a wall but not a front door.
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Ownership implications

Buying a duplex can mean becoming a landlord, as owners often live in one unit and rent out the other.

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After purchasing the duplex, they moved into one side and started looking for tenants for the other.
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Spacious alternative

Duplexes often offer more space than a typical apartment, making them good for families or roommates.

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They were excited to rent the duplex, looking forward to more bedrooms and a backyard.
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