property guardian
noun /ˈprɒpəti ɡɑːdiən/
/ˈprɑːpərti ɡɑːrdiən/
(British English)- a person who lives in an empty building for a very low rent, in order to prevent anyone from living there illegally
- In an age of sky-high rents, becoming a property guardian begins to look appealing.
- Property guardians complained that there was no hot water, a faulty ventilation system and broken showers.