Lessor
noun
A person or organization who rents property to another.
The lessor agreed to lease the apartment for two years.

Often appears as...
- lessor of property
- lessor agreement
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A person or organization who rents property to another.
The lessor agreed to lease the apartment for two years.

Often appears as...
- lessor of property
- lessor agreement
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Contract Role
Understand 'lessor' as a role in a leasing contract, distinct from 'lessee' who is the renter.

The lessor provides the lease contract for the tenant to sign.
Not Just Landlords
'Lessor' is used for all kinds of rentals, not just property, but also for equipment or vehicles.

The lessor of the crane provided full maintenance service during the lease term.
Legal Context
'Lessor' is often used in legal, lease-related documents and discussions rather than casual conversation.

The lessor's rights are outlined in Clause 7 of the lease agreement.
Contract Role
Understand 'lessor' as a role in a leasing contract, distinct from 'lessee' who is the renter.

The lessor provides the lease contract for the tenant to sign.
Not Just Landlords
'Lessor' is used for all kinds of rentals, not just property, but also for equipment or vehicles.

The lessor of the crane provided full maintenance service during the lease term.
Legal Context
'Lessor' is often used in legal, lease-related documents and discussions rather than casual conversation.

The lessor's rights are outlined in Clause 7 of the lease agreement.
Contract Role
Understand 'lessor' as a role in a leasing contract, distinct from 'lessee' who is the renter.

The lessor provides the lease contract for the tenant to sign.
Not Just Landlords
'Lessor' is used for all kinds of rentals, not just property, but also for equipment or vehicles.

The lessor of the crane provided full maintenance service during the lease term.
Legal Context
'Lessor' is often used in legal, lease-related documents and discussions rather than casual conversation.

The lessor's rights are outlined in Clause 7 of the lease agreement.
Quote examples
Clifton Fadiman
American Writer
There are two kinds of writers; the great ones who can give you truths, and the lessor ones, who can only give you themselves.

Quote examples
Clifton Fadiman
American Writer
There are two kinds of writers; the great ones who can give you truths, and the lessor ones, who can only give you themselves.

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