SLUMLORD Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

slumlord

noun

Definition of slumlord

as in landlord

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Recent Examples of slumlord There were no proletarian hearings to denounce a slumlord, who in this case did not really exist. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026 The worst slumlord in the world. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 His father — real-estate developer, slumlord, and pardoned felon Charles Kushner — was recently confirmed as ambassador to France. — Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 7 July 2025 When a mentally disturbed neighbor sets herself on fire and a slumlord tries to extort money from them, the family gets tangled in the corruption that keeps a stranglehold on the slum’s inhabitants. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slumlord

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Noun

The spaces share a landlord and there are even double-doors already connecting them.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
The City Council hoped that capping annual rent hikes at 4% would bring some relief to renters, with carveouts for many landlords.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of landlord

Noun

Brennan said his letter was based on direction offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in November.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
The letters on Friday came on the heels of a statewide sweep by federal authorities on Monday, where 28 people from the list of 20,000 were charged with illegally registering to vote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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Several vehicle rental companies and car lessors were also ticketed.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
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.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

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Noun

Peace Bridge is considered affordable housing because renters earn no more than 80% of the area’s median income, Good Carbon said.

— Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Farmworkers, other outdoor workers, older adults and low-income renters without air conditioning also face higher risk.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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