property guardian

noun
🔊/ˈprɒpəti ɡɑːdiən/
🔊/ˈprɑːpərti ɡɑːrdiən/
(British English)
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  1. 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.在高昂的租金时代,成为财产监护人开始显得很有吸引力。
    • Property guardians complained that there was no hot water, a faulty ventilation system and broken showers.财产监护人抱怨说那里没有热水,通风系统有故障并且淋浴间破裂。