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Aptratings.com soliciting information on negotiating rent
You and I are part of revelation that is not only happening on a global level but on a local level as well. The nature of our business is changing and transparency, authenticity and integrity, I believe, are chief in the movement. Yesterday I observed the following Tweet over on Twitter;
@aptratings: Need ideas for an interview about how renters who are in a financial pinch can approach their landlord to re-negotiate rent.
My gut reaction was less than ideal and filled with expletives. It hit my value system. The first question out of my mouth was, where did accountability go? Does, honor your word carry no weight in the world? And, to have a company like aptratings.com solicit information on negotiating rent rates is just appalling to me.
Jeremy, why should owners/investors/operators renegotiate rent? Why should that burden fall on the stakeholder? What is your underlying premise? Why would you advocate such an idea? I am really trying to understand this one from your perspective.
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