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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
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
The bill would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Metro Atlanta has seen some of the nation's highest rates of corporate ownership of rental homes, with more than 1 in 4 single-family rentals—over 70,000 properties—now in the hands of corporate landlords.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Some politicians endorsed it as a move to stop corporate landlords from being able to outbid families, and buying up large chunks of local housing markets with cash offers.
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Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The final bill has received widespread support in the housing community, both from organizations representing landlords and large property owners as well as groups that advocate for tenants and low-income renters.
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Michael Casey,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The landlords stopped cashing their checks, threatened them with eviction, and took them to housing court.
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Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
The Connecticut Project estimates about 20% of rent paid here goes toward landlords’ property tax obligations, said Tyler Black, the project’s policy and advocacy strategist.
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Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
How much can Texas landlords legally charge in late fees?
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The bill would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Metro Atlanta has seen some of the nation's highest rates of corporate ownership of rental homes, with more than 1 in 4 single-family rentals—over 70,000 properties—now in the hands of corporate landlords.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Some politicians endorsed it as a move to stop corporate landlords from being able to outbid families, and buying up large chunks of local housing markets with cash offers.
—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The final bill has received widespread support in the housing community, both from organizations representing landlords and large property owners as well as groups that advocate for tenants and low-income renters.
—
Michael Casey,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The landlords stopped cashing their checks, threatened them with eviction, and took them to housing court.
—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
The Connecticut Project estimates about 20% of rent paid here goes toward landlords’ property tax obligations, said Tyler Black, the project’s policy and advocacy strategist.
—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
How much can Texas landlords legally charge in late fees?
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 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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Note that this was long before the split of V and U into two separate letters, hence some modern disagreement over their offspring’s name.
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The Sacramento Bee requested the lobbyist position letters for the first two iterations of the climate bill.
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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 1 Jul. 2026.
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