sole occupancy

[/soʊl ˈɑːkjəpənsi/]
noun
ocupação exclusiva
1. The exclusive right to occupy and use a property, space, or accommodation without sharing it with others
The tenant has sole occupancy of the apartment, meaning no other individuals have the right to live there.
O inquilino tem ocupação exclusiva do apartamento, o que significa que nenhuma outra pessoa tem o direito de morar lá.
2. In hospitality or real estate, a guarantee that a guest or tenant will be the only occupant of a rental unit
The hotel advertised sole occupancy rooms for privacy-conscious travelers.
O hotel anunciava quartos com ocupação exclusiva para hóspedes preocupados com privacidade.
3. Legal or contractual exclusivity of possession and use of a property
The lease agreement stipulates sole occupancy as a condition of the rental.
O contrato de aluguel estipula a ocupação exclusiva como uma condição do arrendamento.
In both American and Brazilian real estate markets, 'sole occupancy' is an important contractual term that protects tenants' privacy and rights. In Brazil, this concept is increasingly emphasized in rental agreements and hotel services as a privacy guarantee. In the USA, it's a standard term in lease agreements and is often highlighted in luxury real estate markets. The term is legally significant and carries specific rights and obligations for both landlords/property managers and tenants/occupants.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusive occupancyexclusive possessionsole possessionexclusive usesingle occupancy
Antonyms / Antônimos
shared occupancyjoint occupancymultiple occupancyco-occupancy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocupação exclusiva
Standard term used in real estate and legal documents
São Paulo
uso exclusivo
Alternative term commonly used in commercial real estate contracts
Rio de Janeiro
ocupação singular
Less common variant, sometimes used in tourism and hospitality contexts
Portugal
ocupação exclusiva
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in legal and real estate contexts

Related Words

occupancytenantlandlordleasepossessionexclusive rightsrental agreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have sole occupancy of a property
sole occupancy clause
sole occupancy agreement
guaranteed sole occupancy
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