Definition
cotenant
noun
- a person who shares the tenancy of a property with one or more other tenants
Usage: legal/real estate term; also spelled co-tenant
Examples
- She signed the lease as a cotenant with her roommate.
- The cotenants agreed to split the rent equally.
- Each cotenant is responsible for their share of the utilities.
- When one cotenant moves out, the remaining tenant may need to find a replacement.
- The landlord required all cotenants to sign the agreement.