Word

landlord

noun C1

UK /ˈlænd.lɔːd/

US /ˈlæn(d).lɔɹd/

Meanings

noun

A person or organization that owns a building or land and rents it to a tenant.

noun

The man who runs a pub or inn and provides drinks and lodging.

Definition

A landlord is a person or company that owns a property and rents it to someone else.

A landlord owns a house, apartment, or other property and lets other people live or work there in exchange for rent. Landlords often handle or arrange maintenance and set the terms of the lease. The person who rents from a landlord is called a tenant.

Examples

My landlord agreed to replace the broken window after I sent photos of the damage.
Your landlord might ask for references before offering you a long-term lease.
His landlord raised the rent, so he decided to look for a smaller place near work.
Our landlord insisted on a formal inspection before renewing the contract.
Their landlord responded quickly, but the repair still took a week to schedule.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse landlord with tenant, but the landlord owns the property while the tenant rents it.