noun
landlord
A person or organization that rents property to others.
Our landlord arranges repairs when something breaks in the apartment.
Etymology
The compound names the person with authority over land. The modern rental sense focuses on ownership or control of property supplied for another person’s use.
More examples
- The landlord collects rent on the first of each month.
- Ask your landlord before painting the living room.
- A housing company is the landlord for this entire building.
- Several landlords offer short-term leases in this neighborhood.
Forms
landlord · landlords
landlady noun — A woman who rents property to others.
Similar words
- lessor
- A legal term that also covers leasing equipment.