das Wohnrecht
Translation
right of residence, right of habitation
Examples
Sie hat ein lebenslanges Wohnrecht in dem Haus.
She has a lifelong right of residence in the house.
Das Wohnrecht wurde im Grundbuch eingetragen.
The right of habitation was entered in the land register.
Grammar Patterns
to have a ((right of residence)) ein Wohnrecht haben He has a lifelong right of residence.
Similar Words
das Mietrecht (tenancy law), das Nutzungsrecht (right of use)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wohnen' (to live/reside) and 'Recht' (right, law). The legal 'right to live' in a property.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the legal 'Recht' (right) to 'wohnen' (live) somewhere, often for life, without owning it.