Rachmanism

English edit

Etymology edit

Rachman +‎ -ism, from Peter Rachman, accused of being an unscrupulous British landlord.

Noun edit

Rachmanism (uncountable)

(British) The exploitation of tenants of slum properties by unscrupulous landlords

Translations edit

(UK) The exploitation of tenants of slum properties by unscrupulous landlords

French: intimidation de locataires par des propriétaires sans scrupules (pour obtenir une expulsion)
German: Mietwucher m

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