Karl Philipp Moritz

My landlady, who is only a tailor's widow, reads her Milton; and tells me, that her late husband first fell in love with her on this very account: because she read Milton with such proper emphasis.

German Author

Stephen Leacock

The landlady of a boarding-house is a parallelogram - that is, an oblong angular figure, which cannot be described, but which is equal to anything.

Canadian Economist

Lee Mack

I was 38 when 'Not Going Out' began, and I was playing a 34-year-old who had a thing about his landlady.

English Comedian

Albert Camus

To be famous, in fact, one has only to kill one's landlady.

French Philosopher

Landlady is used only for women, while landlord is for men.

Gender Specific

Use 'landlady' when referring to a woman who you pay rent to for living in her property.

Rental Context

A landlady doesn't necessarily live at the property she rents out.

Not Always Present

Used in context of a woman running lodging, like a B&B, inn, or guesthouse.

Hospitality Setting

Implies a warm, welcoming person who adds personal touches to guests' stays.

Friendly Atmosphere

In this context, the landlady often provides additional services, not just space.