Hi,
The situation is I moved into an unfurnished flat (no washing machine or fridge either) just over 6 months ago. Before agreed to move I negoitiated 12% off the rent. When I was signing the contract I note the clause about rent increases and asked the agent if the owner of the property increased rents often. The agent said "I've never know them to increase the rent". I signed happy that I had secured 6 months at this reduced rent. On Saturday I recieved a letter stating from 1/5 the rent is increasing by 15%.
I know I am in a fairly weak position here as I am not going to move as I cannot be doing with the hassle. I also know that once I have paid the higher rent I have accepted the new rent.
I have been a good tennant and not missed my rent at all. The only thing I think of doing is to say I cannot afford the increase and offer to meet them half way.
Is there any other strategy open to me?
Apologies if this comes across as wanting to have my cake and eat it.
The situation is I moved into an unfurnished flat (no washing machine or fridge either) just over 6 months ago. Before agreed to move I negoitiated 12% off the rent. When I was signing the contract I note the clause about rent increases and asked the agent if the owner of the property increased rents often. The agent said "I've never know them to increase the rent". I signed happy that I had secured 6 months at this reduced rent. On Saturday I recieved a letter stating from 1/5 the rent is increasing by 15%.
I know I am in a fairly weak position here as I am not going to move as I cannot be doing with the hassle. I also know that once I have paid the higher rent I have accepted the new rent.
I have been a good tennant and not missed my rent at all. The only thing I think of doing is to say I cannot afford the increase and offer to meet them half way.
Is there any other strategy open to me?
Apologies if this comes across as wanting to have my cake and eat it.
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