Maryland Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory decrease in services

I feel very sorry to inform you that your request for reducing the rent has been rejected. The company is already facing a financial crisis and in such situation, we cannot afford to give you any leniency in the monthly rent. The prices are final and non-negotiable. (Write your actual problems and situations).

Ask the landlord if rent price is open to discussion. Highlight your strengths as a tenant. Inquire about extending the lease. Offer to end the lease in the summer. Research the property's value. Be open to compromise. Negotiate directly, follow up in writing. Have a backup plan.

Today's Date. Landlord's Name. Property Address and Unit Number. State Your Desire to Move Out of the Apartment. Include Desired Move-Out Date. That You Expect the Return of Your Security Deposit Under State Law. A Forwarding Address Where Your Security Deposit Can Be Sent.

Dear (property manager's name), I wanted to contact you today to ask if we could discuss lowering my rent. I love living here but lately, finances have been difficult and a slight reduction in rent would go a long way in helping. It's important to me to be a good and responsible tenant.

Dear (Name of landlord or manager), This letter constitutes my written (number of days' notice that you need to give based on your lease agreement)-day notice that I will be moving out of my apartment on (date), the end of my current lease. I am leaving because (new job, rent increase, etc.)

It Takes Practice. It may take some practice with saying no before you feel comfortable doing it in real life. You Don't Have To Be Mean. Body Language Is Important. Don't Apologize Too Much. Be Respectful. Explain Your Reason Clearly.

The landlord had a duty to reasonably maintain the property; The landlord knew or should have known of the dangerous condition; The landlord breached their duty by failing to repair/fix the dangerous condition;

(Write your actual problems and situations). I hardly manage in this amount and I have loans as well to be paid. I am also in a miserable condition otherwise I would love to help you but I am sorry I request you not to expect any further reduction from the rent. I hope you will understand my concern.

Thank you, works well. Keep in mind you should only tell tenants that you've rented the unit to other applicants if it is true. Prospective tenants could claim you are rejecting them based on discriminating reasons. To avoid this, you can always just say, We're sorry but we've rejected your application.