Apartment
/əˈpɑːrtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A self-contained housing unit in a building shared with others, often subject to landlord-tenant law.
She signed a lease to rent the apartment for one year.
Forms
- apartments
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'apartment' usually implicates landlord-tenant relationships and zoning regulations, so clarity about the unit's status is important in drafting.
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