Receiver of Rent
/ˈriːsɪvər əv rɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity authorized to collect rents from tenants on behalf of a landlord or owner.
The receiver of rent ensured timely payment from all tenants.
- (n.) An officer appointed by a court to collect rents and manage property income during litigation or insolvency proceedings.
The court appointed a receiver of rent to oversee the property's income during the bankruptcy process.
Forms
- receiver of rents
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Commentary
The term often appears in property law and insolvency contexts, distinguishing between voluntary agents and court-appointed officers.
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