What say you? Thanks --65.191.xx.xxx

What they drive is their problem, not yours. They’ve already manipulated you and will continue to do so. Let them know the rent is your original price --172.56.x.xx

--23.28.xx.xx

If she didn’t move in yet, yes original amount. Don’t do this again. Come back in a few months for eviction advice. --174.249.xx.xxx

You gave your word, I would not be inclined to go back on that. To my way of thinking, tenant got a rent reduction based on the distance to conveniences, necessities. If gobs of good potential tenants are waiting to rent from you, increase more next year. If there aren’t a slew of good prospective tenants about, recognize you have someone who makes good choices. That is valuable too. I , personally, like long term tenants who take care of the place and don’t cause trouble with neighbors. I could see my best tenants doing as this tenant did. --172.59.xx.xxx

Busy, it is a short term rental (STR). She hasn’t moved in. No increase; no move in. This is not in a rural area. We have amenities close by. I can rent quite easily. If it were not for the change in vehicles, I would have no issues. She has a better mileage vehicle, hence, the reduction is null/void. I gave my word per a circumstance only. Thanks, keep the advice coming. --174.216.x.xx

Busy, it is a short term rental (STR). She hasn’t moved in. No increase; no move in. This is not in a rural area. We have amenities close by. I can rent quite easily. If it were not for the change in vehicles, I would have no issues. She has a better mileage vehicle, hence, the reduction is null/void. I gave my word per a circumstance only. Thanks, keep the advice coming. --174.216.x.xx

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Agree. Why did she say anything? She is trying to pull a fast one. No truck no discount. I'm guessing she has both a car abd a truck. --172.59.xxx.xxx

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The lease is based on the negotiated amount. No mention of it being due to her truck. However, the texts prior include her request and my acknowledgement due to the large truck/18 mpg. --65.191.xx.xxx

Pick up trucks have increase in size and weight where a larger frontal area is less aerodynamic. Pickup trucks are exempt from fuel efficiency standards where other vehicles must meet those standards. Today when went shopping seen a pick up with wheels sticking out from fenders where that increases fuel consumption at highway speeds. In the midsize there is limit on fuel efficiency where the best was a Tacoma. Outside of North America Toyota makes a Hilux with a diesel engine where revs less along will use 7 liters of fuel for every 100km. At best use 9 liters per 100 km. When the price of gasoline increases those fuel inefficient vehicles can be bought for a low price. In EU countries a full size Us pick up truck is very rare along parking spaces a smaller. If had the funds would buy a EV where would use as a daily driver then only use pick up truck when required. At lease with house and apartment buildings was able to reduce natural gas consumption by adding more insulation along with high efficiency gas boilers and a indirect hot water tank. I did spend money where must get back every day of the year. Spray foaming the entire attic can see the improvement. Unlike vehicles a well insulated building the HVAC equipment will last longer as less wear and tear. --216.110.xxx.xxx

You got suckered. --73.19.xxx.xx

I agree; you got suckered. Their stupidity is their problem - don't make it your problem. --98.255.xx.xx

Even if you do not uphold your words, you signed a lease. That is a legally binding document with the terms spelled out. You cannot just back out of those terms until the lease term (3 months) is up without risk of a legal dispute. You will lose if you go in front of a judge. If that happens you will not only lose the disputed amount, but you will likely have to pay damages for not letting her move in and legal fees to the aggrieved party. --99.64.xx.xx

Mike, I also believed the info about the negotiation was a condition that led the final lease amount. Yes, I am a man of my word. Up until it was disclosed that the truck was traded in for a hybrid that gave better mileage, then the condition for the reduction was no longer needed. What about their word( I relied on their word and entered into said contract. They did not hold up to their part. Contracts and conditions are not unilateral. The but for rule applies. --174.216.x.xxx

I would write this one off as a relatively cheap lesson in negotiations and manipulation you will face as a landlord. Don't ever let an applicant or tenant drama affect a good sound business decision. It needs to be an unemotional, logic based, decision based on your side of the equation. If it works for you, great. If it doesn't, NO can be a full response and you don't proceed to the legal contract. Let your yes be yes and your no be no and don't flip flop based on their drama, or it becomes your drama. That's how you maintain your integrity in this business. --99.64.xx.xx

I would stick to what I agreed to but I would be a little butt hurt about it. --65.188.xxx.xxx

NEXT!!! --64.246.xxx.xx

What I am hearing you say in between words, that your STR is being used more like an MTR. Your tenant might be showing you a second lesson, the first lesson has been already discussed in detail. --173.188.xx.xxx

But a deal is a deal. --47.227.xx.xxx

When people are trying to get something expensive and valuable from you, they are at their most charming and they lie to hide any of their own shortcomings and they lie in order to get a better deal. Be suspicious of anything an applicant tells you, no matter how charming they are. --76.178.xxx.xxx

In observation between animals and humans you learn which one tells the truth. --73.19.xxx.xx