I am about to negotiate with my land lord on reducing my rent (on a 3 month rent rolling lease).
1. When they previously increased my rent they just accepted my email confirmation that I agreed to it instead of signing a new contract. As they were only increasing my rent, and therefore I was not at risk, I never thought much of it. If I get my rent decreased, would I be at risk if they didn't sign a new contract but agreed to an amendment via email?
2. If you're my landlord, signed me and the wife up for rent 3 years ago for $xxxx.xx per month. Increase it by $100 per month 1.5 years ago because we refused to sign a year long lease and opted for a 3 month rolling lease, what do you think if you get an email similar to below (assumed to be grammar checked
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"Good day "...",
I hope all is well with you. My wife and I have been watching news stories regarding the market and feel that the rental market conditions have significantly dropped. As our rent was increased over a year ago based on your assessment of the current conditions, and since rental conditions have dropped, we would like you to reduce our rent by $200 per month starting June 1, 2016. We feel this is fair as you increased it during tight market conditions, and we feel the market is lower then not only when you increased it, but when we first rented from you. Our new rent proposal would put us at $xxxx.xx per month which is $100/month cheaper then when we first signed on to rent from you and $200/month cheaper then our current rate.
Thank you,"
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If they respond with asking me to find comparable, I am far to lazy, I simply want to say:
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"I honestly haven't had time to compile this information -if you feel I am asking for too much of a discount, please let me know why. I can begin this effort of searching for comparables, but please be aware that the minute I am forced to look at other properties, it should be assumed I am also going to rental viewings."
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Thoughts? too cocky? I think its fair?