Planning to rent a home? Before signing a lease, remember that much of it may be negotiable (depending on the landlord’s situation and your own leverage, of course). The more ideal tenant you are, the easier it will be to negotiate rent and other important aspects of the lease. For instance, if your credit history is clean, your references are impeccable and your income stream is steady, then the landlord may be more willing to make concessions during the lease negotiation process. After all, “dream tenants” don’t come around often. Many landlords would prefer to sign a lease with a quality tenant for a lower rental rate than with an unreliable tenant for a higher rental rate. Curious what parts of the lease are negotiable? Here are seven things you may be able to negotiate with your landlord.
So you found the ideal rental property, signed a lease and are ready to move. To help make your upcoming move easier, we recommend hiring professionals to handle the heavy lifting. Fortunately, Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers makes it easy to book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. Best of luck and happy moving!
If anyone knows how to move, it’s Marian White. The South Carolina native spent the last decade living and working in Washington, DC, New York City, Boston and Palm Beach. With every move, she mastered the art of folding bankers boxes, repurposing bubble wrap and unabashedly asking for directions. Before writing for Moving.com, Marian authored “Moving to Palm Beach County: The Un-Tourist Guide,” a relocation guide for moving to the Palm Beaches. Marian has an M.A. in Global Marketing Communications from Emerson College and a B.A. from Furman University.View all posts by Marian White
