1. a landlord who owns and rents substandard housing in poor neighborhoods, often charging high rents while providing minimal maintenance
Usage: often derogatory

Examples

• The slumlord refused to fix the broken heating system despite numerous complaints.
• Tenants organized a protest against the slumlord who owned several rundown apartment buildings.
• City officials are cracking down on slumlords who violate housing codes.
• The documentary exposed how slumlords exploit low-income families.
• She accused her landlord of being a slumlord after discovering mold and pest infestations.
• The slumlord collected high rents while letting the property deteriorate.