head tenant

noun — 2 senses

head tenant

noun

Etymology From head + tenant.

1

Law, Property The tenant of a headlease, who in turn is landlord to subtenants.

2

Business, Real estate UK, Informal Synonym of lead tenant.

Related terms: headlease, superior lease

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