Householder

usgb/ˈhaʊshəʊldər/
noun

A person who owns or rents a house.

Every householder is responsible for their property's upkeep.
Visual representation of "householder" - A person who owns or rents a house

Often appears as...

  • head householder
  • responsible householder
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Property Responsibility

The word implies the person has duties related to maintaining a house.

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The householder arranged for the leaky roof to be fixed.
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Not Always Owner

'Householder' can refer to someone who merely lives in a house, without owning it.

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The householder paid her monthly rent diligently.
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Adult Inhabitant

Typically, 'householder' suggests an adult or person in charge of the household.

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As the householder, Mark handled all the utility bills.
Visual representation of the word "Householder"

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