- reletting
- A definite letting of the same premises by the lessor under a prior lease upon the forfeiture of such lease or the failure of the lessee to take possession. The term was held not to apply to a holding over by the tenant even if such subsequent occupation amounted to a tenancy at will. Moseley v Allen, 138 Mass 81, 83. See sublease.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.