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landlord

[land-lawrd] / ˈlændˌlɔrd /


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For owners who locked in a 2% or 3% mortgage several years ago, temporarily becoming a landlord can be a compelling alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

The same address was listed on the business' website under the 'contact us' section, but the landlord of the building confirmed to the BBC that Darryl Smith does not hold a lease there.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

On her first day, she spotted the cave and called the landlord, who told her it wasn’t meant to be a shop.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Dan Ashton, the owner of Goodland Guns, told The Times he has strictly followed all of Goleta’s laws and relocated only after his former landlord “pretty much doubled the rent.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

“Your appetite’s been touched like by your accident,” said the landlord, glancing at the bandaged arm under my coat.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

The legislation will not affect landlords that rent out their own primary residence for short periods of time.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

"The policy does not literally seek to abolish landlords, but rather to put in more regulations and taxes on private rentals through measures such as rent controls and expanded social housing," they said.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

The Housing Ombudsman covers social housing in England and private landlords can sign up voluntarily.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

When you ask, highlight any information that shows your value as a renter, such as a history of on-time rent payments, a good credit score or references from past landlords.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

To judge from modern parallels in the Middle East and elsewhere, it is unlikely that the natives approved of having foreign interlopers for neighbors or absentee landlords.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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