Rogue landlord. Casualness (apathy). Purvey. Stick it to someone. in American English. Vindication

Rogue landlord

The term is widely understood in the lettings industry to describe a landlord who knowingly flouts their obligations by renting out unsafe and substandard accommodation to tenants, many of whom may be vulnerable.

Harrowing (journey)

Adjective UK /ˈ hæ r. ə ʊ. ɪ ŋ / US /ˈ her. oʊ. ɪ ŋ /

extremely upsetting because connected with suffering:

a harrowing story

For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.

Casualness (apathy)

NOUN UNCOUNTABLe

lack of interest or concern.

Her casualness distressed everyone who took the issue seriously.

Purvey

verb [ T ] formalUK /pə ˈ veɪ / US /pɚ ˈ veɪ /

to provide goods or services as a business, or to provide information:

This company has purveyed clothing to the armed forces for generations.

The president's speech was intended to purvey a message of optimism.

Stick it to someone

in American English

Slang

to harshly criticize, punish, or retaliate (make an attack in return for a similar attack) against someone

Vindication

noun [ S or U ] UK /ˌ vɪ n. dɪ ˈ keɪ. ʃ ə n/ US /ˌ vɪ n. də ˈ keɪ. ʃ ə n/

the fact of proving that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong:

The army's victory is being seen as (a) vindication of their tactics.

He claimed the vote was a vindication of his policies.

the fact of proving that someone is not guilty or is free from blame, after other people have blamed them:

The man wrongly accused of the murder is finally able to savour his vindication.

I look forward to a complete vindication in court.

(Savour/relish the vindication)

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