In this era of rapidly increasing housing costs, many renters know the familiar dread when the first of the month is coming and they know they can’t cover the rent.
But now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand.
By exercising your negotiation muscle, you may be able to strike a deal with your landlord that prevents the worst-case scenario: getting kicked out of your home. And in those crunch times, it’s always a good idea to look at your budgeting and spending to see where you could find a little extra cash to put toward rent.
