landlord
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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
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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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