ground landlord

ground landlord

The ground landlord collects the annual rent from the building's tenants.

Definition

Noun: A ground landlord is the owner of land who leases it out to another party (the leaseholder or tenant) for a long period, typically for the purpose of building on or developing the land. The ground landlord retains ownership of the land itself while granting the right to use it.

Usage Examples
  • (The landowner collects a fee from the person who constructed a building on the leased land.)
  • (The buyer must discuss the lease conditions with the landowner.)
  • (The landowner handles land upkeep, and the tenant cares for the building.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Ground landlord's consent": Permission required from the landowner for certain actions by the leaseholder, such as making major alterations to the building.

    • The tenant needed the ground landlord's consent to add a new wing to the office block. (The leaseholder had to obtain approval from the landowner for the construction project.)

  • "Ground rent": The periodic payment made by the leaseholder to the ground landlord for the use of the land.

    • The ground rent is reviewed every 20 years and may increase based on market conditions. (The land-use fee is reassessed periodically.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Landlord (n): a person who owns property (land or buildings) and rents it out.
    • The landlord fixed the leaking roof in the apartment. (The property owner repaired the issue.)
  • Leaseholder (n): a person who holds a lease to use land or property.
    • The leaseholder paid the ground landlord the annual rent. (The tenant fulfilled their payment obligation.)
  • Freeholder (n): a person who owns the land and any buildings on it outright, without a lease.
    • Unlike a ground landlord, a freeholder has full control over the property. (The freeholder has no superior landowner.)
Synonyms
  • Landowner: a person who owns land.
    • The landowner leased the field to a farmer. (The owner rented out the land.)
  • Lessor: a person who grants a lease.
    • The lessor, as ground landlord, retained ownership of the land. (The lease-granting party kept the land title.)
Related Idioms
  • "Hold the ground": to maintain a position or ownership of land.
    • The ground landlord holds the ground while the tenant develops it. (The landowner retains control of the land.)
  • "On one's own ground": in a position of strength or familiarity.
    • The ground landlord is on his own ground when negotiating lease terms. (The landowner has an advantage in discussions.)