An occupier is the person who legally lives in the house, apartment, or other dwelling in question. If the census taker comes to your home, she'll want to know if you are the occupier of the house, how many people live there with you, and so on.

What does the occupier mean of the house?

The occupier of a house, flat, or piece of land is the person who lives or works there. [formal] Synonyms: tenant, resident, renter, inhabitant More Synonyms of occupier. 2.

What is the difference between occupier and occupant?

Occupant: One who has certain legal rights to or control over the premises occupied; a tenant or owner. Occupier: To seize possession of and maintain control over by or as if by conquest.