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Synonyms for «slumlord»

A "slumlord" is a term used to describe a landlord or property owner who neglects or mistreats their rental properties. They often fail to properly maintain the buildings, causing the living conditions to be poor and unsanitary for the tenants. Full definition
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Sentences with «slumlord»

  • None of them will discuss the erosion of our tax base by slumlords who cram poor people into firetraps and collect their rent in cash. (rocklandtimes.com)
  • The laws come on the heels of a string of allegations against so - called slumlords who try to harass tenants to drive them out, or use tactics including neglect or withholding services to force them out. (dnainfo.com)
  • «How much the bank (had) managed the news I'm not sure,» says a former staff member, «but I do know we never printed the story that (the late bank chairman George) Gund was the biggest slumlord in town.» (religion-online.org)
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