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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

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

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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