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landlord

[land-lawrd] / ˈlændˌlɔrd /


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"My landlord used to call me Peter Pan," said 61-year-old Martin James, a former cleaner, farmer and singer who now spends much of his time buying, creating and altering his collectables.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

At the Suncastle pub, landlord Richard Underwood says the summer is vital to tourist resorts.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

In light of the unforeseen delays, landlord Jason Fujimoto granted Wang’s request for a rent freeze, so she has not paid rent since February.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

They could charge pretty much whatever they wanted, because it was almost impossible to find a landlord who wasn’t in cahoots with a broker.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

They sat in my Arletta Paisley linen expandable snap-top folder next to Nan’s kissing squirrels salt and pepper shakers—a gift from our current landlord, Mr. Taft.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

Newkirk noted that many landlords won’t allow their tenants to keep pets, reducing the number of potential homes for shelter animals.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

They formed relationships with landlords and building superintendents in order to exclusively list an apartment, charge tenants sky-high fees and then split the profit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

But agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed, and landlords say some homes remain unsuitable for multiple pets or large dogs.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The Renters' Rights Act was brought in to give more stability and security to the 11 million people who rent from private landlords.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The top two floors of the house are occupied by their landlords, the Montgomerys, a Harvard sociology professor and his wife.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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