8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… the main tactics to negotiate your rent at lease renewal are not difficult to deploy Remain polite and point out that … law may also work in your favor Landlords now must pay the brokers they hire to market apartmentswhich may make some … been asking for repairs to your apartment to no avail Its worth mentioning that history when its time to renew the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… for beating the competition is to find out what the seller wants and be the buyer who meets their needs If a … agreement allows the seller to only move oncefrom the home they are selling into the new home once they close on … and Celia Young … Buy … Negotiating + Financing … SellNegotiations + Closings … Bricktionary … closing … In case …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… renewal notices can come with an unwelcome surprise A hefty rent increase Some renters are shocked that landlords have the ability to ask for such high rentsbut thats how marketrate apartments work Rentstabilized apartments on …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM
A co-op building wants only all-cash offers. Is that a red flag?

… restriction like this is legal and could indicate that the coop is looking for financially secure buyers our experts … But it could also mean the building has financial issues  Coop boards at highend buildings may restrict financing to … June 2024 … A hard sell … Purchasing in such an exclusive coop may deliver a greater sense of security to shareholders …

By Celia Young |June 17, 2024 - 12:00PM