Heimladen
Heimladen is a term that can refer to several related concepts within German culture and history, most commonly associated with the historical practice of a lord's steward or bailiff managing a manor estate. This individual, the heimlad, was responsible for overseeing the lord's land, collecting rents and dues, and ensuring the smooth operation of the estate's agricultural and economic activities. The term often implies a degree of authority and responsibility for the lord's property and the tenants residing on it.
In some historical contexts, Heimladen might also refer to the act of a lord reclaiming or repossessing
The concept of Heimladen can also extend to the administrative and legal structures that supported these practices.