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as in proprietors
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another
agreed to pay the landlord the rent on the first Monday of each month
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Recent Examples of landlords
Maintaining public order became a permanent security burden carried by businesses, landlords, and ordinary citizens.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
But several Johnson opponents argued the ordinance would place too large a burden on neighborhood landlords and should be reworked alongside them.
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The city said smaller landlords would pay less than the large corporate ones.
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Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
And requests for connections are coming in from a range of businesses and public services, including commercial landlords, department stores, entertainment venues and hospitals.
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Francois De Beaupuy,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Part of the problem is that, outside of their tenants’ pleas, landlords face neither any real pressure nor any legal requirement to install shutters and ceiling fans; even owners who want to do so are thwarted by recalcitrant co-op boards or finicky historic-preservation reviews.
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Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
That being said, the Senate passed bipartisan housing affordability bill that's going to try and keep Wall Street landlords out of home buying or particular forms of home buying.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
But several Johnson opponents argued the ordinance would place too large a burden on neighborhood landlords and should be reworked alongside them.
—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The city said smaller landlords would pay less than the large corporate ones.
—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
And requests for connections are coming in from a range of businesses and public services, including commercial landlords, department stores, entertainment venues and hospitals.
—
Francois De Beaupuy,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Part of the problem is that, outside of their tenants’ pleas, landlords face neither any real pressure nor any legal requirement to install shutters and ceiling fans; even owners who want to do so are thwarted by recalcitrant co-op boards or finicky historic-preservation reviews.
—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
That being said, the Senate passed bipartisan housing affordability bill that's going to try and keep Wall Street landlords out of home buying or particular forms of home buying.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlords
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Most sole proprietors use the cash method of accounting, which means income is recognized when payment is received and expenses are recognized when they are paid.
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And Breakfast If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts.
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Her great-grandparents, innkeepers in modern-day Belarus, were massacred by the Nazis along with most of their town.
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The state has asked Lake and Porter counties to adopt a 1% food and beverage tax and for Lake County to pass a 5% innkeepers tax.
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Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.
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The event served as a key moment for the company to deepen relationships across the North American aviation ecosystem, engaging directly with airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers.
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Valentine and Suarez did not respond to letters mailed to addresses that appeared to be associated with them.
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The invasion of Canada As 1775 wore on, force came to join careful letters.
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That invisible safety net is paramount when the vehicle is handed over to teenagers, guests, or seasonal renters, totally unaware of battery preservation.
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The lowest-barrier entry point for renters and first-time buyers.
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“Landlords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlords. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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