Re: Reasonable to request a rent reduction? - Landlord Forum thread 317535

Re: Reasonable to request a rent reduction? by Garry (Iowa) on April 15, 2014 @22:57

Yes, it is reasonable to ask for a 1/3 rent reduction for 1 month while the reconstruction of 1/3 of your home is being done. I assume it was heavy rains that caused the flooding. However, I wouldn't try to be "picky" and ask for extra on the electric. If this was an act of God, no one should expect to be made 100% whole again. The LL is putting both time and money into this unexpected project, and he will never be 100% whole again, even if he has insurance to cover it. If the LL won't go with the rent reduction, you probably will just have to live with it. But, you may want to consider giving him notice 45 days before your lease is up, that you plan on moving out at the end of it. It just depends on how he treats your family going forward. But, yes, I would at least ask him, and tell him how its affecting your family.

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Re: Reasonable to request a rent reduction? by CA/OR on April 16, 2014 @00:48	[ Reply ]

Agreed.