Many thanks, Alistair. I happily accept this definition. There is much to learn. -- Alice in Rockville, Maryland, USA In a message dated 3/21/2005 2:56:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, acameron@hinet.net.au writes: PROPRIETOR ie the owner TENANT the person who rents or leases the place from the Proprietor OCCUPIER the resident- usually the head of the family living there Cheers, ALISTAIR M. CAMERON A.A.G.R.A.