How to negotiate with your landlord about problems

In this article we are shining a light on how to negotiate with your landlord about problems in the Netherlands. Being a tenant is not always easy for everyone. It is a situation that you sometimes have to deal with carefully. It is not always easy to get things done the way that you want them or to have them accomplished in a timely manner. It is necessary at times to compromise certain things and deal with them as they go. Negotiating is something that a tenant may have to do so that they get what they need. It is important to have open and calm communication as you want to preserve the relationship for years to come.?

Negotiating with a landlord about certain problems is going to be one goal that you have to know about. Learning how to talk and how to get what you want is going to be important. Having the ability to learn and use your resources to get what you are looking for is something that you have to be willing to do. Not all landlords are so eager to give in to certain things. This is the reason why it is important to negotiate in the right direction.

Problems can happen to any property at any time. It makes no difference if you rent or own. However, if you are renting you should not be expected to pay for certain problems that are not your fault. For example, if your heating goes out of if you have a constant leak in your roof, you need to call on the landlord to have these repairs fixed. It is a structural issue and this should also be stated in your rental agreement. However, if you are the cause of the problem such as breaking a window, you may be responsible for fixing the damage that you have caused. Also that is being clearly stated in the rental agreement.?

Getting your landlord to fix your problems may not always be so easy. Of course, it is their job to fix any reported problems in a timely manner. If they do not you may have the right to turn them into the housing authority and they may face serious trouble if they do not comply with your requests. However, if the problems are minor, they may have more time to worry about getting them repaired.?

Being nice to your landlord or property manager)* is one thing that you may want to consider. It is true that you can catch more flied with honey than vinegar. If you build up a good relationship with your landlord, you may find that when you do have a problem you are able to negotiate better and get the problem resolved faster than if you were to rant and rave about the issue. Remember to stay calm and courteous.?

Getting on your landlord’s good side is always a plus. Make sure that you are talking to them, when necessary, about problems and even when there is not a problem, you may want to simply converse with them about small talk. Ask them about their family and be sincere. If you are building up a good relationship with your landlord, you may just find that problems are not so hard to fix when they come about.?

Remember it is always a good idea to stay current with your rent. Make sure that you are paying on time before or on the 1st of each month and if you are going to be late, you should discuss this with the landlord before the due date. This way you are not making it seem like you are trying to avoid them on paying the rent. Usually, landlords are a little easier to get along with when you are up front and honest with them about your financial situation. Most of the time, they are understanding and will give you some slack on this issue. However, negotiating is going to be something that you have to become good at and once you do you may find that it is easier to get things done and fixed faster and easier than ever before.?

Karola Grünenbaum,

director Stark Real Estate

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*) Property Manager

A Property Manager is an individual or company responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a piece of real estate. Property owners typically hire a property manager when they are unwilling or unable to manage the properties themselves, perhaps because they live out of town, don’t have the time, or don’t wish to be hands-on about the investment.

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