slumlord
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- noun
- /ˈslʌmˌlɔrd/
- Offensive
- Many tenants have filed complaints about their slumlord for neglecting basic maintenance and safety issues.
- slumlord rents
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- He was a gouger, A slumlord.
- Logue blamed not just slumlords but quote, the unwillingness of most white Americans to share their neighborhoods with non whites.
- But he's, you know, like in his adult life moved to the United States and became his grandfather, became a slumlord in, in LA, owns a lot of low income housing.
Examples
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This city must send a message to slumlords that they can't continue...
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He's got a petition of complaint against the slumlord's tactics and a statement of support for the formation of a Tenants' Association.
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You really think this slumlord cares about bad press?
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He's that slumlord that's making a run for office.
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To build Joppa Gateway Park, the city will have to battle one of its most notorious slumlords.
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This has already raised fears about absentee slumlords and massive redevelopment pushing out residents in these high-foreclosure areas.
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The local government is taking action against a slumlord who has failed to make necessary repairs to his properties.
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As a slumlord, he prioritizes profit over the welfare of his tenants, often ignoring their requests for repairs.
Synonyms
How Neglectful
- Offensive
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Etymology
Slumlord comes from slum ('a poor, crowded area') and lord ('an owner or person in charge'). So, a slumlord is like a landlord who lets buildings fall into bad condition and ignores tenants.