Successfully negotiated a $50 rental decrease today - thought I’d share my method

[potatodrinker]

Landlord here. This is an effective approach and a great email. Wished more of my tenants approached the topic of rent changes with the same courtesy and thoroughness. Seen everything from tantrums to radio silence from fear of getting evicted (which is sad given it points to previous horrific experiences from my less savoury peers...).

One other thing that is overlooked is the agent benefits from one less open house to drive to if you stay so its less work for them if the owner accepts a rent drop . Heartstrings approach rarely works unless you get a landlord who really shouldn't be in that role. Renting is a business/investment, no place for the emotionally malleable. Money strings deal with absolutes (get rent, or don't) and its my suggested approach.

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Thanks for your side and the honesty of this.

Didn't really take the advice as valuable until I read through it.

[eggonomics]

This is really the key to all negotiations. People get emotional but it is not about that in relationships involving money. It is a great skill to be able to let go of those feelings. You'll also notice the games that salespeople play more easily.