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
The landlord sent a mass text saying there was an offer for $6,300.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 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
The Dwarves and the two or three strange Men that still remained got up and said good night to the landlord, but not to Frodo and his friends.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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She could not afford to rent privately and discovered that many social landlords wanted prospective tenants to have a guarantor.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
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
Rents for the most competitive places can shoot up by hundreds of dollars in a day or two, as landlords seek to seize the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 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
We did not take into account the different situations of landlords and tenants.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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