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Renting? 7 Things You Can Negotiate With Your Landlord
Planning to rent a home? Before signing a lease, remember that much of it may be negotiable (depending on the landlord’s situation and your own leverage, of course). The more ideal tenant you are, the easier it will be to negotiate rent and other important aspects of the lease. For instance, if your credit history is clean, your references are impeccable and your income stream is steady, then the landlord may be more willing to make concessions during the lease negotiation process. After all, “dream tenants” don’t come around often. Many landlords would prefer to sign a lease with a quality tenant for a lower rental rate than with an unreliable tenant for a higher rental rate. Curious what parts of the lease are negotiable? Here are seven things you may be able to negotiate with your landlord.
The rent price
The length of your lease
Parking
Yard maintenance
Pest control
Cosmetic changes
Cleaning
When negotiating a lease, make sure you do the following
- Read the lease’s terms carefully
- Research comparable rental properties in the area
- Decide if you really want to live there
- Be cordial and professional
- Consider having a real estate professional look over the lease
Moving soon?
So you found the ideal rental property, signed a lease and are ready to move. To help make your upcoming move easier, we recommend hiring professionals to handle the heavy lifting. Fortunately, Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers makes it easy to book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. Best of luck and happy moving!