freeholder

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Instead, the proposed new law is expected to focus on further protections for tenants from ground rents and legal fees, and strengthening the powers they have in dealings with freeholders.

From BBC

In a further move to reduce bills for flat owners, the government is banning managing agents and property freeholders from charging a commission to be paid by leaseholders, when insuring their properties.

From BBC

They were farmers, land laborers, ship carpenters, fjord fishermen, freeholders and mothers of dozens of snotty-nosed kids.

From New York Times

If you live in a flat you'd need to discuss the issue of installing solar panels with other residents and the freeholder.

From BBC

They thought the cure would be limiting voting rights to freeholders — folks who owned land.

From Washington Post