I was curious about current rental market with the ongoing situation and did some research and found out that most vacant places in my suburb are ranging between $40- $90 per week cheaper than my current rent.This includes 3 units in my current residential block.
i contacted my realestate agent and asked to negotiate for a rent reduction and gave her the details of the 3 similar units in my block (which i have inspected already) and are at least $50 per week cheaper.
I was advised that it will be forwarded to the owner. A week later i checked back and was told the owner has not replied yet, checked back a few days after..same thing.
2 weeks later checked back again and was told same thing, "try calling the owner but no answer, left 2 voicemails and an email"
i am finding this situation a bit ridiculous and dont know what to make of it?
Is the realestate agent been incompetent at their work?
is the landlord avoiding us?
i dont think the landlord would want to lose a tenant during these times, i have seen the other units been vacant for over 3-4 months already.
i could move to one of the other units as my lease is now month to month, but dont want to go for the hassle.
i dont know what to do apart from sending emails everyday asking for an update.
any suggestions on how to approach the matter?
move to new place, either they are ignoring you, or useless.
they likely think you wont bother as costs money to move, so its your call. just dont sign new lease.