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Landlord

UK /["/ˈlændlɔːd/"]/US /["/ˈlændlɔːrd/"]/

Definition

a person or company that you rent a room, a house, an office, etc. from

In simple words: A person who owns a property and rents it to someone else.

Examples

  • a buy-to-let landlord *(= who buys houses and flats in order to rent them out)*

Usage notes

Use 'landlord' in a formal context when discussing housing agreements. It's appropriate for legal and financial matters, but might feel odd in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

landlord + object (e.g., landlord + tenant)

Memory hint

Think of a 'land lord' who rules over a piece of land.

Collocations

  • private
  • local
  • unscrupulous
  • pub
  • serve somebody

Synonyms

  • property owner
  • landowner
  • lessor
  • proprietor

Antonyms

  • tenant
  • renter

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'landlady' which refers specifically to a female landlord.
  • Using 'landlord' in contexts unrelated to renting, like ownership without renting.
  • Assuming all landlords are problematic; not all landlords behave poorly.