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slumlords

noun

plural of slumlord
as in landlords

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  1. landlords
  2. letters
  3. lessors
  4. renters
Noun
  • But my research shows that official counts underestimate the real number of evictions in metro Detroit by half because many landlords ignore the law and skip the formal court process.
    — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The mayor's proposal would require most landlords to pay between $20 and $60 per unit, depending on the size of the building, to fund the new Bureau of Rental Housing Services.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of landlords
Noun
  • Among Boutte’s belongings, law enforcement allegedly found $1,624 in cash, 141 gift cards, letters addressed to other people and almost 1,700 stamps on rolls and sheets.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The administration went on to detail letters sent to each outlet that provided examples of such reporting.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of letters
Noun
  • 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
Definition of lessors
Noun
  • But officials determined that renters were likely only paying for certain types of usable farmland, which skewed the results.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Around 7% of high-earning renters failed to pay for their housing at least once last year, an increase of 2% from the year prior.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of renters
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“Slumlords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumlords. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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