Occupier

usgb/ˈɑːkjupaɪər/
noun

A person who lives in or uses a building, room, or piece of land.

The occupier of the apartment should ensure it's clean
Visual representation of "occupier" - A person who lives in or uses a building, room, or piece of land

Often appears as...

  • legal occupier
  • occupier's duty
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Legal Responsibility

Refers to an occupier's duty to ensure safety for visitors on their premises.

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As an occupier, you must fix that broken stair to avoid accidents.
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Not Ownership

Being an occupier doesn't necessarily mean you own the property.

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Even as a renter, you're the legal occupier of your apartment.
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Permission Required

An occupier usually has permission to use the space, unlike a squatter.

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As the legal occupier of this office, I have the keys to the building.
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