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 |July 29, 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 surprise A hefty rent … a one or twoyear lease an owner needs to give you at least 60daynotice If you have been there longer you are entitled …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM