Rooming House
/ˈruːmɪŋ ˌhaʊs/
Definitions
- (n.) A residential building where lodging is provided for rent, typically featuring shared facilities and rented rooms to multiple tenants.
The tenant signed a lease to rent a room in the rooming house.
Forms
- rooming house
- rooming houses
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Commentary
Rooming houses are often regulated distinctly from boarding houses and apartments, requiring specific attention to shared facilities and tenant rights in drafting and interpretation.
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