Send this to someone who needs to see it. I know what the naysayers will say. Negotiating doesn’t work. But take it from someone who negotiates real estate for a living. There is always room to negotiate when you are dealing with your tenant or landlord from the landlord side this is referred to as upside, and every year you need to continue to push your upside to maximize your asset, if you’re the tenant, here’s how you get the most amount of money negotiate it off your lease. Call the landlord or leasing agent. It’s important to call because it’s much more effective than an email. Explain to them that you are considering moving and you would rather stay but the rent hike is too high. If they can meet you somewhere in the middle or not raise the rent at all, you will happily stay. Negotiations in person work far better than negotiations online if they say no make it seem like you are willing to walk away and tell them that you need to think about it. Comment your questions experience ...