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Landlord

Meaning in immigration & visas, with examples

/ˈlændlɔːrd/nounCore term

In immigration & visas, landlord means: A person or company that owns a house or flat and rents it to someone else in return for regular payments.

In Turkish: ev sahibi, mülk sahibi

How it is used

The person who rents is the tenant. Landlords may ask newcomers for references, proof of income and proof of immigration status, and some ask for a guarantor. Many tenants deal with a letting agent rather than the landlord directly.

Example sentences

  1. Our landlord agreed to fix the heating before we move in.

  2. The landlord wanted three months' rent in advance because I had no credit history.

Common collocations

  • private landlord
  • contact the landlord
  • landlord and tenant
  • letting agent
  • tenancy agreementA written contract between a landlord and a tenant that sets out the rent, the length of the rental and the rights and duties of both sides.
  • depositMoney a tenant pays at the start of a rental, which the landlord keeps as security and returns at the end if there is no damage or unpaid rent.
  • proof of addressA recent official document showing your name and home address, such as a utility bill, a bank letter or a tenancy agreement.
  • utility billA regular bill for a basic household service such as electricity, gas, water or internet.

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