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as in proprietor
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 landlord
The post office near the Point Reyes National Seashore closed in March 2023 amid a spat between the Postal Service and its landlord, who claimed USPS essentially hid the discovery of asbestos in the flooring for two decades.
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
If the apartment has been damaged badly, then the landlord can keep some of the security deposit.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Roughly 10 public speakers asked for the city to phase in the fee, citing the monetary impacts to small businesses and apartment landlords of only a few units.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
According to the Texas Law Library, landlords cannot: Change the locks
Throw out a tenant’s belongings, or
Force them to leave without a formal eviction.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
If the apartment has been damaged badly, then the landlord can keep some of the security deposit.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Roughly 10 public speakers asked for the city to phase in the fee, citing the monetary impacts to small businesses and apartment landlords of only a few units.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
According to the Texas Law Library, landlords cannot: Change the locks
Throw out a tenant’s belongings, or
Force them to leave without a formal eviction.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlord
Noun
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Across the street, the proprietors of Grosvenor Square are similarly aware of the tug between past and present.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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There’s a proud tradition of Bravo stars promoting businesses that never come to fruition beyond a story line, meaning Radke has more to prove than the average proprietor.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Using off-lease cars is a big win, as nobody cares if a taxi is 3 years old, and so some lessor eats 40% or more of the depreciation on the vehicle.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Citi upgrades Air Lease to buy from neutral Citi said the air craft lessor is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Its beginning is credited to both Jack Huff, the son of a local innkeeper, and Paul Adams, a young naturalist.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Though the legislation allows the Lake County Council to increase its innkeeper’s tax by up to 5% for a revenue stream, Gary’s plan does not include a request for the county to increase the tax.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The incident took place moments after Williams read a letter to the church from Archbishop Robert Casey about controversy at the parish, announcing that Fr.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaigner referenced reporting by the Financial Times before receiving confirmation a letter from Mizuno on the athleticwear brand’s gradual exit from the controversial trade’s supply chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The federal program was meant to provide housing stability for renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, per the Treasury Department’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Plug-in pendant lights are often more affordable options and are a sound choice for renters or indecisive design lovers who may not want to commit to hardwiring fixtures.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Landlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlord. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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