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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
Health care workers have also violated patient confidentiality by disclosing patients’ sexuality and HIV status to family members, friends, neighbors, landlords or employers.
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Robin Lin Miller, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
While people who don't own property won't be taxed, the extra costs could be passed on by landlords to tenants.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Other than rental caps, the best technique to limit tenant problems may be to hold landlords responsible for the actions of their tenants.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The post also drew practical advice from other landlords and homeowners.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Pennsylvania, for example, prevents landlords from collecting more than two months of rent after a tenant dies.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
TransUnion SmartMove offers background screening services for landlords who are vetting tenants.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Advocates for landlords have said rent increases are needed to pay for rising costs to maintain and improve buildings.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
In Louisville, landlords are required to provide reasonable heat from October 1 to May 1.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Robin Lin Miller, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
While people who don't own property won't be taxed, the extra costs could be passed on by landlords to tenants.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Other than rental caps, the best technique to limit tenant problems may be to hold landlords responsible for the actions of their tenants.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The post also drew practical advice from other landlords and homeowners.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Pennsylvania, for example, prevents landlords from collecting more than two months of rent after a tenant dies.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
TransUnion SmartMove offers background screening services for landlords who are vetting tenants.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Advocates for landlords have said rent increases are needed to pay for rising costs to maintain and improve buildings.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
In Louisville, landlords are required to provide reasonable heat from October 1 to May 1.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlords
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Domaine Serene, named after proprietors Ken and Grace Evenstad’s daughter, is one of the Willamette Valley’s best producers of wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the proud proprietors of delicacies like pineapple casserole and pear salad, Southerners are no stranger to seemingly odd flavor combinations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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In addition to China’s rise as a manufacturing hub for shipbuilding, Chinese lessors are also becoming more involved in managing the commercial aspects of ship operations.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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People who plan to own and occupy the home, for example, are ranked above prospective sellers or lessors.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Stay At The Inn At Bald Head Island Let owners and innkeepers Gail and Dann Jackson spoil you with hospitality at this charming bed and breakfast located in Harbor Village.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sarah and Chris Cooper, innkeepers of the Margin Street Inn, explained the balance of life in a town where global celebrity meets generations of tradition.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As depicted in the film, the real Kelley also got to know Goring’s family, delivering letters from the German military man to his wife.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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What happened next, NBC News learned, has become all too common for prospective renters across the country.—
Emily Lorsch,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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This plan is great for renters, travelers, students or anyone needing a contract-free home internet option without traditional installation.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Landlords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlords. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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