[quote=Scarlett]How can I negotiate down my rent on my current lease? I rent a 3 bdr 1700 sf townhome in La Jolla Colony; my lease is up next month. I pay $2400/mo and I feel like I am overpaying for this particular house. The house is not in great shape – VERY drafty – it costs a lot to warm it up, doesn’t have AC (and needs it upstairs in summer); perennial bug infestations etc. I want to get it down to $2200 , which in 1 year is just the equivalent of 1 month free rent. We’ve been very good and responsible tenants. This property is rented out through an agent. Please, any input is appreciated! Thanks in advance![/quote]
Is the property owned by an individual and managed through a property manager, or is the unit corporate owned.
If it is privately owned, you stand a good chance of getting some concession simply by asking. But, you want to make sure that what you are asking for is not below market rent.
