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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
There’s no one-stop shop for renters to learn about their rights in our city, or to help landlords meet the requirements to inform their tenants.
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Cole Hanson, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Imagine not being able to provide your child with a stable home because landlords won’t look past your record.
—Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
In Hanover, water and sewer bills could increase by $7.84 bimonthly.
Between the lines: For renters, landlords who cover utilities like wastewater, water and stormwater are the ones who would absorb these higher costs.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
Had there been much renovation work done in the past?
Bender: About nine years ago, our landlord did a basic renovation.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
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Cole Hanson, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Imagine not being able to provide your child with a stable home because landlords won’t look past your record.
—Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
In Hanover, water and sewer bills could increase by $7.84 bimonthly.
Between the lines: For renters, landlords who cover utilities like wastewater, water and stormwater are the ones who would absorb these higher costs.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
Had there been much renovation work done in the past?
Bender: About nine years ago, our landlord did a basic renovation.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlord
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From underwriting player acquisitions to financing infrastructural overhauls, capital infusions from proprietors—frequently billionaires or consortiums—provide a strategic cushion during periods of volatility and often catalyze transformational growth.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Why? Theodora Lee, proprietor of Theopolis Vineyards.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But here's the rub at tax time: The EV tax credit belongs to the lessor, not the driver who agreed to lease the car or truck.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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On the local level, the Boston City Council on Wednesday is set to reintroduce a home rule petition that would similarly shift the fee to the party, lessor or tenant who hired the broker.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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There's Mary and Joseph and an innkeeper, but there's also a whole chorus of angels, a barn of animals, and four babies playing baby Jesus on a rotation.—
Sophie Carson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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In the last fiscal year, from June 2023 to June 2024, the total revenue was around $381,000, and the innkeeper’s salary was close to $139,000.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
7 Dec. 2024
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Eastern District of New York U.S. Attorney John J. Durham, who was appointed by the Trump administration, submitted the letter.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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In her letter, the complainant alleged that Blackmon asked her several inappropriate questions.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Homeowners, renters and businesses can get more information and file a report at laserfiche.kanecountyil.gov/Forms/Tornado-Response.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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If taxes increase dramatically for building owners, those costs could be passed to renters.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Landlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlord. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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