"key money" meaning in All languages combined

See key money on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: key-money [alternative]
Etymology: Calque of German Schlüsselgeld. Etymology templates: {{clq|en|de|Schlüsselgeld}} Calque of German Schlüsselgeld Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} key money (uncountable)
  1. A payment required by a landlord or agent before accessing rented property. Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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