subletter

English

Alternative forms

• sublettor

Etymology

From sublet +‎ -er.

Noun

subletter (plural subletters)

1. (property law, real estate) Synonym of sublessor.

   Synonyms: sublessor, underlessor, sublandlord, underlandlord, underletter, (informal) subleaser, underleaser, (as tenant) head tenant, superior tenant

Usage notes

• In real estate, the word commonly implies one who granted a sublease in an informal way, often without the consent of the landlord.

Translations

sublessor — see sublessor