What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tenants more trouble, we hear? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Tenants". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like (“we hear”): ‘less ease’=”more trouble” The answer is LESSEES.

Tenants more trouble, we hear? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29137 | 23 Across | 2023-08-01 flower