Tenant Right

This is an article about a redirect. Wikipedia uses redirects to help readers find articles. When you search for a term that is a redirect, you will be sent to the main article. This article explains the different types of redirects that are used on Wikipedia.

Redirects

A redirect is a page that sends the reader to another page. This can be useful for several reasons. For example, if a topic has multiple names, a redirect can be used to send readers from the alternative names to the main article. Redirects can also be used to group related topics together or to help readers find articles that they might be looking for.

Tenant-right

Tenant-right is a specific type of redirect. It refers to the rights that a tenant has in relation to their landlord. This could include things like the right to quiet enjoyment of their property, the right to have repairs made, or the right to not have their rent increased unfairly. Redirects for tenant-right would likely lead to articles detailing landlord-tenant law or specific legal precedents.

From a modification

This category encompasses redirects that arise from changes or variations to a target article’s title. It’s a broad classification, acknowledging that sometimes the term users search for isn’t the exact title of the article they intend to reach. This can happen for a multitude of reasons, and Wikipedia employs specific templates to categorize these modifications for clarity and maintenance.

Specific Modification Templates

The platform encourages the use of more precise templates when applicable, rather than defaulting to a general “modification” tag. These templates help editors understand the exact nature of the title variation. Examples include:

• {{R from alternative spelling}}: Used when the redirect title is simply a different way of spelling the target article’s title. This is common for words with variable spellings or common misspellings.
• {{R from alternative hyphenation}}: For titles that differ only in the presence or absence of a hyphen. Many compound words can be written with or without hyphens, and this template clarifies that the redirect handles such variations.
• {{R from alternative punctuation}}: Applied when the only difference is the type or presence of punctuation. This could include commas, apostrophes, or other marks.
• {{R from alternative spacing}}: Catches titles where the spacing between words differs from the target article. This is crucial for multi-word titles where variations in spacing can occur.
• {{R from misquotation}}: Used when a redirect title is a common, but inaccurate, quotation of the article’s title. This recognizes that people might search for a phrase they remember incorrectly.

Beyond these, a whole subcategory of Category:Redirects from modifications exists, offering even more granular options. These cater to variations in capitalization, abbreviations, diacritics (accents and marks on letters), plurals, specific stylistic choices, transliteration, ligatures (where two or more letters are joined into one character), and even differences in the part of speech. If an editor is uncertain about the most appropriate template, the general “R from modification” serves as a placeholder, allowing for later refinement by more experienced editors.

Modifications from Length Variations

In cases where the redirect title is significantly longer or shorter than the target title, specific templates are preferred:

• {{R from long name}}: Used when the redirect title is a more verbose or descriptive version of the target article’s title.
• {{R from short name}}: Employed when the redirect title is a condensed or abbreviated version of the target article’s title.

For abbreviations that can be spoken as words, such as NASA or RADAR, the {{R from acronym}} template is appropriate. If the abbreviation is simply a series of letters, {{R from initialism}} is the correct choice.

Mainspace Considerations

It’s important to note that some of these specific templates, like {{R from other capitalisation}} and {{R from plural}}, are intended for use outside of the main article namespace. For redirects within the main article space, the general “R from modification” template might be used as a fallback, or the more specific templates are preferred if applicable. Editors are advised to check the output of these templates before saving, especially when working outside of the main content area, to ensure correct categorization. This meticulous approach to redirect management ensures that Wikipedia remains navigable and that users can find the information they seek, regardless of how they initially phrase their query.