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landlord

[land-lawrd] / ˈlændˌlɔrd /


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When he leaves, the landlord resets the rent to market value with new renovations, and the new tenant gets the same protections as the previous tenant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Fillol said her landlord refused to make repairs, telling her and the other tenants they would struggle to find affordable alternatives.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

The only person who saw her those two days was her landlord.

From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026

However that amount has been overshadowed by what he owes to the landlord for the state of the building - and so the Crown Estate says it has now received a net amount of £1.5m.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

‘Right! I’ll see to the orders,’ said the landlord.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Many counted on payouts from landlords seeking to free units from regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Although there are some consumer models available, the pumps are largely aimed at potential bulk buyers like housing authorities and landlords, usually those looking to easily and inexpensively upgrade or supplement older heating systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

He said that higher prices, stamp duty and some people - including landlords - not needing to sell meant that listed homes were less likely to sell in southern England.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

As renter candidates become more successful, tenant unions, which have often focused on pushing landlords for changes within their own buildings, expect to have more receptive partners in local, state and federal offices.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

The housing code was rarely enforced, and its most important mechanism, the power of the city to correct code violations and bill landlords, was not once exercised by the city council, which oversaw housing issues.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson


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