Under the Occupiers Liability Act, which party is described as having economic interest to the occupier?

• A. Invitee
• B. Trespasser
• C. Child
• D. Licensee

Answer: (D)

Under the Occupiers Liability Act, how the person is classified on the premises guides the duty the occupier owes. The phrase economic interest to the occupier points to the party whose presence on the property is tied to the occupier’s use of the space for some benefit. In this context, that description aligns with a licensee—the person has permission to be on the property, but the visit is for the licensee’s own purpose rather than the occupier’s direct business activity, yet the occupier recognizes their presence as part of the property's use and ongoing activity. Therefore, the party described as having economic interest to the occupier is the licensee.