landlord

landlord
He of whom lands or tenements are holden. The owner of an estate in land, or a rental property, who has leased it to another person, called the "tenant."
Also called "lessor."
Landlord and tenant relationship.
A phrase used to denote the familiar legal relation existing between lessor and lessee of real estate. The relation is contractual. Smith v. Royal Ins. Co., C.C.A.Cal., Ill F.2d 667, 670, 671.
A lease (or agreement therefor) of lands for a term of years, from year to year, for life, or at will creates the relation. The relation exists where one person occupies premises of another in subordination to other's title or rights and with his permission or consent. There must be reversion in landlord, an estate in tenant, transfer of possession and control of premises, and, generally, a contract, express or implied. Coggins v. Gregorio, C.C.A.N.M., 97 F.2d 948, 950, 951.
See also lease

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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