Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
attorn
verb
əˈtərn
Definition
To agree to transfer or recognize a new landlord or authority after a change in property ownership.
Examples
- The tenant had to attorn to the new landlord after the sale of the building.
- In many leases, there is a clause specifying how attornment should be handled.
Meaning
In legal terms, attorn refers to the act of a tenant recognizing a new owner of the property and agreeing to continue to pay rent to that new owner.
Synonyms
- acknowledge
- accept
- recognize
