Legal Definitions - nonoccupier

A nonoccupier is someone who does not occupy a specific piece of land. This can refer to someone who enters the land as either an invitee or a licensee.

• A person who walks through a park but does not live there is a nonoccupier.
• A customer who enters a store to shop is a nonoccupier.
• A guest who visits a hotel but does not stay overnight is a nonoccupier.

These examples illustrate the definition of a nonoccupier because they all involve individuals who are not occupying the land in question. They are either visiting for a short period of time or passing through the area. As nonoccupiers, they do not have the same rights or responsibilities as someone who is occupying the land as a tenant or owner.