Landlord (noun)

1. A person who owns and rents out a property to tenants.
2. A person who owns the ground on which a building is located and grants the right to use it to another.

Origin:

From middle english landlord, from landlouer, from old english landlāford, from land + lāford ("lord").

Examples:

1. The landlord raised the rent, causing many of the tenants to look for a more affordable place to live.
2. The landlord was responsible for maintaining the building and making repairs when necessary.
3. The landlord and the tenant had a good relationship, working together to keep the property in good condition.
4. The landlord lived in the building, collecting rent from the tenants and managing the property.
5. The landlord showed the new tenants the apartment, answering their questions and explaining the terms of the lease.