🏠landlord

noun
/ˈlændlɔːrd/

Meaning

A person who owns and rents out land, buildings, or accommodation.
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example Sentences

The landlord increased the rent for all tenants this year.

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

Example Expressions

the landlord's word is law

Synonyms

owner, lessor, proprietor, landowner, property-holder, property owner, host
Entry 1
owner, lessor, proprietor, landowner, property-holder
Entry 2
property owner, lessor, proprietor, host

Antonyms

tenant, renter, lessee, lodger
Entry 1
tenant, renter, lessee
Entry 2
tenant, renter, lodger, lessee

Collocations

landlord and tenant, landlord duties, landlord agreement, friendly landlord, responsible landlord, apartment landlord, commercial landlord
Entry 1
landlord and tenant, landlord duties, landlord agreement, friendly landlord
Entry 2
responsible landlord, apartment landlord, commercial landlord

More Example Sentences

Our landlord allows us to keep a pet.

We reported the damage to the landlord.

He spoke with the landlord about repairs.

The landlord forbade tenants to keep pets.

They got their landlord to repair the leak.

She complained to the landlord about the leak.

We complained to the landlord about the broken heater.

The walls need painting — will the landlord take care of it?

According to the lease, who is responsible for repairs - the tenant or the landlord?

I would like to consult a lawyer because my landlord is trying to evict me illegally.

Related Vocabularies

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
The quality of being trusted and believed in.
the process of putting a plan, decision, or idea into effect
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

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