noun
- landlords who rent out substandard housing in poor condition, often charging high rents while neglecting maintenance and repairs
Usage: plural form; often derogatory
Examples
- The city cracked down on slumlords who refused to fix broken heating systems.
- Tenants organized to protest against slumlords charging excessive rent for deteriorating apartments.
- New regulations were designed to prevent slumlords from exploiting vulnerable renters.
- The documentary exposed how slumlords profit from substandard housing conditions.
- Housing advocates called for stricter penalties against slumlords who violate safety codes.
- Many slumlords own multiple properties in low-income neighborhoods.