slumlords
/ˈslʌmˌlɔrdz/
noun
- Plural of slumlord; landlords who own and rent out poorly maintained, often unsafe properties.
- The neighborhood association fought against the slumlords who owned most of the buildings.
- The city council passed new laws to hold slumlords accountable for unsafe housing.
- Many slumlords ignore basic repairs to save money.