houseguest
Houseguest is a person who stays in another person's home temporarily by invitation. Unlike a tenant or lodger, a houseguest typically has no long-term rights to occupy the space and does not assume a formal rental agreement. The arrangement is usually informal and based on mutual hospitality, with the guest benefiting from shelter and possibly meals while the host provides space and resources.
Guests are expected to respect the host's rules and routines, keep shared areas reasonably clean, honor privacy,
The practical and legal implications of hosting a houseguest can vary. In many jurisdictions, a guest who
Cultural practices around hosting vary widely. In some cultures, extended family members or friends staying for
In popular culture, Houseguest is the title of a 1995 comedy film starring Sinbad and Phil Hartman.