Apartment dwellers are typically referred to as either lessees or TENANTS. Lessees are people who have signed a lease agreement with the landlord, giving them the right to occupy the apartment for a specified period of time. TENANTS, on the other hand, are people who have entered into an agreement with the landlord to pay rent in exchange for the use of the apartment. Both lessees and TENANTS are responsible for abiding by the terms of the lease or rental agreement, including paying rent on time and taking care of the property.