Can I ask for a decrease in rent?

Tenant — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:09:17 +0000

I am currently renting my 1 bedroom apartment for $795. I moved into my unit in April of 2007 under a 1 year lease. I am currently on a verbal month to month contract with my manager. I have recently found out that 1 bedroom apartments in my complex rent for $675 and 2 bedroom apartments rent for $850. I spoke to my apartment manager about this and he has stated that he is currently in communication with the new management company to see if they will lower the current tenants rents as the market in our area is lower than what we are paying and the new tenants who have recently moved in are paying less than what the current tenants are paying. I would like to know if current tenants have any legal standing in requesting a rent decrease since units in the complex are cheaper than what we are currently paying. Please advise.

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Can’t pay rent

joseah — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:34:59 +0000

Unfortunately the company where i was working gave me lay Off and it is impossible for me to pay the rent. i went to my landlord’s office try to get a good solution for both, but he is charging me a very high fee to break the contract before the end. If I stay in the apartment i will not be able to pay it and if i go to any place i will have to pay a very similar amount. finally in both i will be reported to de Credit report. i think that in my conditions is better for him let my out and make an payment schedule if the fee make sense. help

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