Tenant
in law, one who occupies, or has temporary possession of lands or tenements, the titles of which are in anor has temporary possession of lands or one who occupies lands or tenements for no fixed term other than the will of the other, the landlord. A "tenant at will" is one who occupies lands or tenements for who holds lands or tenements along with another or other persons. Each share in the estate is distinct in title, and on the death of a tenant his share goes to another or other persons. Each share in the estate is distinct in title, and on life" (in Scotland and, a "life-renter") is one who has possession of a freehold estate or interest, the duration of which is determined by the life of the tenant or another. An estate for life is generally created by deed, but it may originate by the ope operation of law, as the widow's estermined by the life of the tenant or an- other. An estate for life is generally by courtesy on the death of his wife.