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Rachmanism
Rachmanism (ˈrækməˌnɪzəm) n (Sociology) extortion or exploitation by a landlord of tenants of dilapidated or slum property, esp when involving intimidation or use of racial fears to drive out sitting tenants whose rent is fixed at a low rate[C20: after Perec Rachman (1920–62), British property owner born in Poland]Translations
Rachmanism
RachmanismIn Britain, a slang term for a greedy landlord. The term derives its name from Peter Rachman, who became notorious in the mid-20th century for evicting tenants protected by rent control laws and replacing them with new immigrants without such protection. |