landlord
A landlord is a person or company that owns a building or land and rents it to someone else. They are responsible for making sure the property is safe and for collecting the monthly rent payment.
Examples
3 of 5I need to call the landlord because the heater in my apartment is broken.
I need to call the landlord because the heater in my apartment is broken.
The landlord is legally obligated to return the security deposit within thirty days.
The landlord is legally obligated to return the security deposit within thirty days.
My landlord is really nice; he let me keep a cat in the flat.
My landlord is really nice; he let me keep a cat in the flat.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Lord of the Land'. The person who has the power and ownership over the land you are staying on.
Quick Quiz
The sink is leaking, so I must send an email to my ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: landlord
Examples
I need to call the landlord because the heater in my apartment is broken.
everydayI need to call the landlord because the heater in my apartment is broken.
The landlord is legally obligated to return the security deposit within thirty days.
formalThe landlord is legally obligated to return the security deposit within thirty days.
My landlord is really nice; he let me keep a cat in the flat.
informalMy landlord is really nice; he let me keep a cat in the flat.
Economic studies often examine the relationship between the landlord and the tenant in urban environments.
academicEconomic studies often examine the relationship between the landlord and the tenant in urban environments.
The landlord signed a five-year commercial lease with the new startup company.
businessThe landlord signed a five-year commercial lease with the new startup company.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
slum landlord
a landlord who charges high rent for property in very bad condition
landlord-tenant law
the specific legal rules governing rental agreements
live-in landlord
a landlord who resides in the same building as the tenant
Often Confused With
A host welcomes guests for a short stay (like a party or hotel), whereas a landlord rents property for long-term living.
An owner is anyone who owns something; a landlord is specifically an owner who rents their property to others.
Usage Notes
The term landlord can refer to both a person or a corporate entity. While 'landlady' is the female equivalent, 'landlord' is increasingly used as a gender-neutral term in legal and professional settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'landlord' to describe the person living in the house; remember that the person living there and paying money is the 'tenant'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Lord of the Land'. The person who has the power and ownership over the land you are staying on.
Word Origin
Derived from Old English 'land' and 'hlaf-ord' (bread-keeper/master), literally meaning the master of the land.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In British English, a landlord is also the person who runs or owns a pub.
Quick Quiz
The sink is leaking, so I must send an email to my ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: landlord
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