tenancy
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This might be a program where a renter stays for an agreed number of years in return for a lump sum at the end of the tenancy that can be put toward a down payment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
NTS said the tenancy would suit "resourceful and enthusiastic" people who were already experienced in crofting, and have a trade or could contribute to the isle's knitwear industry.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
He said there were signs landlords were adding 4% to 5% to rent to "future-proof" them as they faced changing tenancy rules under the Renters' Rights Act in England.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
I’m not convinced you should push for joint tenancy with the rights of survivorship, where you both own 100% of your home.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
In all the years of our tenancy we never saw the Zemindar who owned our land.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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