The phrase "next occupant" refers to the person who will come after the current person in a particular place, role, or position.
Sentences with «next occupant»
The campaign, which included a tip sheet with «Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Dog,» was launched Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C., across from the White House, whose next occupants, the Obamas, are famously planning to get a dog. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Republicans — both in the U.S. Senate and those running for president — have insisted Scalia's seat should be filled by the next occupant of the White House and not Obama, who remains in office for another 11 months. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The Tories have John McCain - perhaps the next occupant of the White House. (conservativehome.blogs.com)