It's the landlord in a lease contract. The locatore owns the property and grants the right to live there under the contract's terms.
Knowing whether the locatore is a private individual or a business changes which tax options apply. Private landlords have access to cedolare secca, businesses have different rules.
Official source
Agenzia delle Entrate
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