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Rising Star
Maybe if you sign a lease extension they’d give you the new price immediately.
Rising Star
yeah, that’s what I’m afraid of.
The convo I’d have: Hey friend, it appears that you are renting apartments at a lower rate than when I entered my agreement. Due to the ongoing issues with CoVid, I am unsure I’ll be able to make payments, but the lower payments you are currently offering would help me better position myself to fulfill the lease agreement.
But, without the conversation you’re not going to get anything. To quote Michael Scott: you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Rising Star
That’s the general gist of the email I sent, screenshot of the lower rates included.
Ask not nicely
True, agree w below strategy. Also depends on what the break lease cost is, but most people aren’t willing to have that level of convo w building
What state
Chief
Illinois - downtown Chicago [River North]. rents have cratered with people moving back home, out to the burbs, further away from downtown. The appeal and incentive of living downtown - walking distance to work and all the bars and restaurants is gone.
OP - did the leasing office reply back to your email?
Chief
not yet! I’ll keep everyone posted