shared occupancy

[/ʃɛrd ɑːˈkjuːpənsi/]
nounpl: shared occupancies
ocupação compartilhada
1. An arrangement where two or more parties jointly occupy or use the same property, space, or unit, sharing both the physical space and related costs and responsibilities
The shared occupancy agreement allows both families to live in the same house while maintaining separate lease terms.
O acordo de ocupação compartilhada permite que ambas as famílias vivam na mesma casa mantendo termos de aluguel separados.
2. In real estate and hospitality, a situation where multiple people or groups have concurrent usage rights to a property
The resort offers shared occupancy options for guests looking to reduce accommodation costs.
O resort oferece opções de ocupação compartilhada para hóspedes que desejam reduzir custos de hospedagem.
3. A legal or contractual arrangement governing the joint use and maintenance of residential or commercial space
Before signing the shared occupancy contract, both parties reviewed the utilities cost-sharing clause.
Antes de assinar o contrato de ocupação compartilhada, ambas as partes revisaram a cláusula de divisão de custos de utilidades.
In Brazil, shared occupancy arrangements are increasingly common among young professionals and students in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro due to rising housing costs. This practice is formalized through written agreements to protect all parties involved. In the USA, particularly in expensive urban markets like NYC, shared occupancy is normalized and often referred to as 'roommate living' or 'co-living.' The term is also used in hospitality to refer to hotel rooms or vacation rentals occupied by multiple guests.
NYC Slang
shared living arrangement / co-op living
Synonyms / Sinônimos
co-occupancyjoint occupancyshared tenancyco-habitationshared housing
Antonyms / Antônimos
sole occupancyexclusive occupancysole tenancysingle occupancy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocupação compartilhada
Standard term used in legal and real estate contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ocupação conjunta / co-ocupação
More common in formal business and real estate sectors
Rio de Janeiro
ocupação partilhada
Alternative term used in some legal documents
Portugal
ocupação conjunta / ocupação partilhada
Portuguese usage emphasizes the joint nature of the arrangement

Related Words

roommatelease agreementco-tenantproperty managementhousing arrangementutility sharingoccupantresidential property

Related Idioms & Phrases

share and share alike
split the difference
living under one roof
joint tenancy agreement
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