Word: landlordism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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DIED. CURTIS CARLSON, 84, jaunty self-made billionaire; in St. Louis Park, Minn. During the Depression, Carlson borrowed $55 from his landlord to jumpstart his trading-stamp company, Gold Bond. That business, which earned him his first million by age 39, turned into Carlson Cos., parent to ventures such as TGI Friday's and Radisson Hotels...
...Hong Kong grew steadily in the '70s. In addition to the construction of the bar, Sen acquired ownership of the building. This included a third floor, which he decided to use as storage space. Sen's decision to buy out his landlord was crucial to the long-term survival of the Kong. To this day, he is revered by local proprietors for his business acumen. Billy Bartley, who works the grill at his father's famous burger joint, gushes, "Mr. Lee was the smartest man. The only man on the whole avenue who owns his own building--that makes...
...problem with Harvard Square is that youreally have to be on top of your business becauseof the competition for your space," says John D.DiGiovanni, president of Trinity PropertyManagement, a Square landlord...
...Each [landlord] mistreats the tenants worse than the one before," Marcotte said. "We've heard the most outrageous stories you can imagine, with families, children and the elderly being threatened in their homes...
...landlord] is in for the biggest fight of his life," he said. "It will take the National Guard to get me out of the apartment where I have lived for 33 years...