Requesting a rent review?

alexiadexia

Hi,
Can anyone help me please!
I would like to request a review of my rent.
I have done a bit of research & have proof that the rent in our estate is lower in most other houses & would like to request our letting agents review the rent in the hope that they reduce it.. How should I do this? What should I say / do? The letting agents aren't the most approachable people in the world & I would like to ensure that I do this in the most effective way possible , within my rights etc..

bertie1

I doubt if you will get one if you have a lease & a fixed amount per week/month for certain amount of time( 6 months , year etc.)
You signed a contract you are obliged to abide by it .

Ste.phen

It can't hurt to just ask them outright, but if you have a fixed term lease they're under no obligation to do a rent review. It may help to get daft links to the other, cheaper properties, and be ready for comebacks liek 'oh, but THAT one hasn't got X,Y or Z'

The_Conductor

You are entitled to an annual rent review. If you've been there over a year, and haven't had one as yet- request it.

D3PO

oh and of course dont forget to ask for an upwards rent review when rental prices start to rise again. :rolleyes:

RentDayBlues

I got 2 rent reductions in the space of 9 months - if you are a good tenant and the LL wants to keep the property rented they will agree. There is no harm in asking. We went through our letting agent - told them other properties in the area were renting for a lot less and we wanted a reduction.