Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
untenantable
adjective
/ʌnˈtɛnəntəbl/
Definition
Unfit to be occupied or rented out.
Examples
- The apartment became untenantable after the flooding caused extensive damage.
- Unchecked mold growth rendered the house untenantable and forced the owner to make repairs.
- After the fire, the building was declared untenantable by the safety inspectors.
Meaning
The term refers to a property or space that is not suitable for tenants, usually due to conditions that make it unsafe, unhealthy, or uncomfortable.
Synonyms
- Uninhabitable
- Unlivable
- Inhospitable
- Unsuitable
- Impractical
