Property Management Terms

noun the state of being in a state of disrepair or ruin, often due to neglect or age

• The dilapidation of the old building was evident in the crumbling walls and broken windows.
• The house was in such bad shape, you could see the dilapidation from a mile away.
• That place is a total dump, the dilapidation is off the charts.
• The neglect and lack of care had led to the dilapidation of their relationship.

verb to expel or remove someone from a property or premises, typically by legal means

• The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent on time.
• The landlord is kicking out the tenants for being late on rent.
• The landlord is giving the boot to the tenants for not keeping up with rent.
• The new policy will evict any doubts about the company's commitment to sustainability.

noun A person who owns and leases land, buildings, or dwelling units to others

• The landlord requested that the tenants pay their rent on time.
• My landlord is pretty chill about letting me have pets in the apartment.
• I can't believe my landlord is hiking up the rent again, it's so unfair.
• In life, we are all tenants and the universe is our landlord, providing us with opportunities and challenges.

noun a person who holds a lease on a property

• The leaseholder is responsible for maintaining the property according to the terms of the lease agreement.
• As the leaseholder, you have the right to live in the apartment as long as you follow the rules.
• The leaseholder scored a sweet deal on their new place.
• Being a leaseholder of your own destiny means taking control of your life choices.

verb to take care of or watch over someone or something

• It is important to look after your health by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
• Could you please look after my cat while I'm on vacation?
• I'll look after the dishes if you take out the trash.
• As a manager, it is your responsibility to look after the needs of your team members.

noun a person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to

• I have a good relationship with my neighbor and we often help each other out.
• My neighbor is throwing a party this weekend, want to come?
• My neighbor is so cool, we always hang out together.
• The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, as my neighbor's lawn is perfectly manicured.

noun A person who acts as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land; a real estate agent.

• The Realtor showed us several properties that met our criteria.
• Our Realtor is really good at finding us the perfect homes.
• My Realtor hooked me up with a sweet deal on my new house.
• The Realtor acted as a guide, leading us through the maze of real estate options.

noun a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity

• The superintendent of the school district oversees all administrative tasks.
• I heard the superintendent is retiring next month.
• The superintendent is the big cheese around here.
• The superintendent is like the captain of a ship, guiding us through rough waters.

noun A person who lives in and takes care of a property in exchange for reduced rent or no rent at all

• The property guardian was responsible for overseeing the vacant building and ensuring it remained secure.
• I heard that John became a property guardian for that old warehouse down the street.
• Dude, being a property guardian is like getting paid to live in a cool abandoned building.
• As the property guardian of the forest, the owl watched over all the creatures who lived there.

noun an official directive or command to take possession of something

• The landlord obtained a possession order from the court to evict the tenant.
• The landlord got a possession order to kick out the tenant.
• The landlord got the boot order to get rid of the tenant.
• The possession order was like a ticking time bomb, signaling the end of the tenant's stay.

noun a person who owns and rents out a property but does not live on or near the property

• The absentee landlord rarely visited the property, leaving all maintenance responsibilities to the tenants.
• Our absentee landlord never shows up for any of the tenant meetings.
• I heard our absentee landlord is too busy sipping cocktails on a beach somewhere to care about fixing our leaky roof.
• In a way, the government can be seen as an absentee landlord, making decisions without truly understanding the needs of the people.