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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
After the council passed the measure, which would have required landlords to wait twice as long to file an eviction notice, Frey vetoed it.
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Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Individually, advocates encourage San Diegans to turn off their outdoor lights at night or put them on a motion-sensor timer, and talk with their landlords or Home Owners Associations about improving lighting around a property.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of the homes that large investors give up would likely be bought by these smaller landlords, not first-time homebuyers, said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin’s chief economist.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
By the 1970s and 1980s, landlords were burning apartment buildings to collect insurance money instead of investing in repairs, leaving low-income, mostly Puerto Rican and Black families without socioeconomic opportunity.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Under new landlords, rent for the business’s Main Street space was set to climb.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
In Loudon County, there are no requirements for landlords to maintain air conditioning units, according to WUSA.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Court filings dating back to 2024 allege that The Hole neglected to pay real estate taxes for several years; other records show that between July and September of 2025, landlords for both of The Hole’s Manhattan locations leveled the two entities with non-payment complaints.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026
Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Individually, advocates encourage San Diegans to turn off their outdoor lights at night or put them on a motion-sensor timer, and talk with their landlords or Home Owners Associations about improving lighting around a property.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of the homes that large investors give up would likely be bought by these smaller landlords, not first-time homebuyers, said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin’s chief economist.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
By the 1970s and 1980s, landlords were burning apartment buildings to collect insurance money instead of investing in repairs, leaving low-income, mostly Puerto Rican and Black families without socioeconomic opportunity.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Under new landlords, rent for the business’s Main Street space was set to climb.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
In Loudon County, there are no requirements for landlords to maintain air conditioning units, according to WUSA.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Court filings dating back to 2024 allege that The Hole neglected to pay real estate taxes for several years; other records show that between July and September of 2025, landlords for both of The Hole’s Manhattan locations leveled the two entities with non-payment complaints.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlords
Noun
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They both accommodate sole proprietors, partnerships, and S corporations.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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For most sole proprietors, that period follows the calendar year—from January 1 through December 31.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Boeing and Airbus struggling to meet airline demand, aircraft values have surged, allowing mid-sized lessors to command premium prices, according to the Irish Times.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Collectively, these orders highlight Embraer’s competitive positioning in the sub-150-seat segment, where airlines and lessors are increasingly focused on fuel efficiency, right-sizing, and network flexibility.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The state has also asked Lake and Porter counties to adopt a 1% food and beverage tax and for Lake County to pass a 5% innkeepers tax, Huston said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Finally, the innkeepers open the doors of the home to let the pilgrims in.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Similar letters from the governor have also been sent to the cities of Houston and Austin.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This month, 100,000 New York families are sorting through financial aid letters, trying to figure out how to cover college tuition bills due this fall.—
Drew Warshaw,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Before Mamdani spoke, the crowd heard from a city transportation department staffer to hear about Mamdani’s pothole filling blitz; a tenant organizer who praised the mayor’s focus on renters; and a mother who boosted his push to expand child care programs in the city.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many companies offer discounts for bundling insurance policies, including Progressive, which offers renters insurance in all 50 states.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Landlords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlords. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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