landlording
Leasing real estate
Landlording is the activity of being a landlord—owning and renting out property.
The term often carries a critical edge, suggesting exploitation or minimal effort for passive income: He's made his fortune landlording in gentrifying neighborhoods.
It frames property ownership as an active choice rather than a neutral investment.
Temporary use contract
- eviction noticeFormal demand to vacate
- fair housingAntidiscrimination laws for rentals
- habitabilitySuitability for dwelling
- tenant rightsLessee's legal entitlements
liability · zoning · building codes · occupancy limits · discrimination · rent control · lease termination · court
Contract for temporary occupancy
- rent collectionObtaining tenants' due payments
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
- evictionForced departure from rental
security deposit · late fees · occupancy · renewal · move-in inspection · references · credit check · application
Selfish use of others
- gentrificationWealthy influx displacing locals
- housing crisisSevere lack of affordable dwellings
- absentee ownerProprietor not on premises
- slumlordNegligent low-income housing owner
displacement · commodification · wealth hoarding · class inequality · unearned income · rentier · predatory · neglect
Earnings from leased property
- property managementOverseeing rental buildings professionally
- cash flowMoney entering and exiting
- ROIProfit-to-cost ratio
- investmentDeploying capital for returns
appreciation · equity · portfolio · passive income · capital gains · leverage · depreciation · tax deductions
Restorative maintenance work
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- HVACIndoor climate management
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
- appliancesPowered household equipment
roof · pest control · landscaping · snow removal · handyman · contractors · inspections · preventive maintenance
lease
Temporary use contract
- eviction noticeFormal demand to vacate
- fair housingAntidiscrimination laws for rentals
- habitabilitySuitability for dwelling
tenant rights · liability · zoning · building codes · occupancy limits · discrimination · rent control · lease termination · court · attorney
lease agreement
Contract for temporary occupancy
- rent collectionObtaining tenants' due payments
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
eviction · security deposit · late fees · occupancy · renewal · move-in inspection · references · credit check · application · turnover
exploitation
Selfish use of others
- gentrificationWealthy influx displacing locals
- housing crisisSevere lack of affordable dwellings
- absentee ownerProprietor not on premises
slumlord · displacement · commodification · wealth hoarding · class inequality · unearned income · rentier · predatory · neglect · tenant organizing
rental income
Earnings from leased property
- property managementOverseeing rental buildings professionally
- cash flowMoney entering and exiting
- ROIProfit-to-cost ratio
investment · appreciation · equity · portfolio · passive income · capital gains · leverage · depreciation · tax deductions · real estate
repairs
Restorative maintenance work
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- HVACIndoor climate management
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
appliances · roof · pest control · landscaping · snow removal · handyman · contractors · inspections · preventive maintenance · wear and tear
landlordingrenting
Paying for temporary use
tenancy · leasing · homeownership · lodging · boarding
landlordingwage labor
Work exchanged for payment
employment · working · working for a living · producing · productive labor
landlordingpublic housing
Subsidized homes for poor
social housing · housing cooperatives · rent control · tenant organizing · squatting