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as in proprietor
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 landlord
Residents of the Independence Towers tenant union voted to end the longest running rent strike in the region after coming to an agreement with the building’s new landlord Wednesday night, in a deal that has tenants hopeful.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Don’t Just Own—Operate Like A Pro Ultimately, the biggest difference between a mediocre landlord and a high-ROI investor is mindset.
—David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Terms reached between the tenant union and the landlord are subject to be renegotiated at the end of the renewal period, according to the KC Tenant news release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Within days, a case manager reached out to the landlord to stop the eviction process.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Don’t Just Own—Operate Like A Pro Ultimately, the biggest difference between a mediocre landlord and a high-ROI investor is mindset.
—David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Terms reached between the tenant union and the landlord are subject to be renegotiated at the end of the renewal period, according to the KC Tenant news release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Within days, a case manager reached out to the landlord to stop the eviction process.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlord
Noun
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Across the street, the proprietors of Grosvenor Square are similarly aware of the tug between past and present.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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There’s a proud tradition of Bravo stars promoting businesses that never come to fruition beyond a story line, meaning Radke has more to prove than the average proprietor.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Using off-lease cars is a big win, as nobody cares if a taxi is 3 years old, and so some lessor eats 40% or more of the depreciation on the vehicle.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Citi upgrades Air Lease to buy from neutral Citi said the air craft lessor is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Its beginning is credited to both Jack Huff, the son of a local innkeeper, and Paul Adams, a young naturalist.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Though the legislation allows the Lake County Council to increase its innkeeper’s tax by up to 5% for a revenue stream, Gary’s plan does not include a request for the county to increase the tax.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Marlena was called into truancy court by a letter that threatened jail or a $10,000 fine.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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The Correa-Kim letter says OCFA officials submitted a grant request to Cal OES Deputy Chief Carlos Camarena three hours after the fire started.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
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The federal program was meant to provide housing stability for renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, per the Treasury Department’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Plug-in pendant lights are often more affordable options and are a sound choice for renters or indecisive design lovers who may not want to commit to hardwiring fixtures.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Landlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlord. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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