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

… for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could … old rent If the landlord accepts your payments you become a monthtomonth tenant which can give you some flexibility but …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… For many New York City newcomers renewal notices can come with an unwelcome … you some leverage And if you dont reach an agreement you buy yourself more time to find a new place Hi XYZ I hope all …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?

… … Youre certainly not alone Renters across New York City are receivinlease renewals … are trying to hike rents back up to prepandemic levels for highend rentals to make up for their losses when the … … Rent … The Market … Ask an Expert … landlords … leases … negotiatingrenters … tenants … I got a big rent increase …

By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM