Date: [Date]
To: [Landlord/Property Manager Name]
[Company (If Any)]
[Address]
[Email/Phone]
From: [Tenant Full Name]
Rental Address: [Full Address]
[Phone] | [Email]
Re: Lease Renewal Counteroffer — [Rental Address]
Dear [Landlord/Property Manager Name],
1. Reference to Renewal Offer
1.1 Thank you for the renewal offer dated [Offer Date] for the property at [Rental Address].
1.2 My current lease ends on [Current Lease End Date].
2. Counteroffer Terms
2.1 I would like to renew the lease, but I am proposing the following counteroffer terms:
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Lease Term: ☐ 12 months ☐ 6 months ☐ 18 months ☐ month-to-month ☐ other: [Term]
Proposed Start Date: [Start Date]
Proposed End Date (if fixed term): [End Date]
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Monthly Rent: $[Proposed Rent Amount] beginning on [Effective Date]
☐ Same as current rent
☐ Reduced increase from offered rent of $[Offered Rent Amount]
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Fees/Utilities (if applicable):
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Requested Repairs/Updates (Optional):
Lease Term: ☐ 12 months ☐ 6 months ☐ 18 months ☐ month-to-month ☐ other: [Term]
Proposed Start Date: [Start Date]
Proposed End Date (if fixed term): [End Date]
Monthly Rent: $[Proposed Rent Amount] beginning on [Effective Date]
☐ Same as current rent
☐ Reduced increase from offered rent of $[Offered Rent Amount]
Fees/Utilities (if applicable):
Utilities included/updated: [Details]
Parking: [Details]
Pet rent/deposit: [Details]
Other fees: [Details]
Requested Repairs/Updates (Optional):
[Repair/Update #1] (requested by: [Date])
[Repair/Update #2] (requested by: [Date])
2.2 Except for the items listed above, I am open to keeping the remaining lease terms substantially the same.
3. Reason for Counteroffer (Brief and Optional)
3.1 My counteroffer is based on:
☐ comparable local rental rates
☐ my on-time payment history and care of the unit
☐ current unit condition/needed maintenance
☐ willingness to sign a longer term
☐ other: [Brief reason]
4. Response Request and Deadline
4.1 Please let me know if you accept these terms or would like to propose alternatives.
4.2 If possible, please respond by [Response Deadline Date] so we can finalize renewal paperwork before the lease end date.
Thank you,
[Tenant Full Name]
Signatures
Signature: ___________________________
Printed Name: [Tenant Full Name]
Date: [Date]