Rent Negotiation Template

Hi [Name],

Last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison advised landlords and tenants sit down together to find a way to survive this challenging period. He indicated that this is 'a burden for everyone to share'.

Pending further information from the state government, the National Cabinet suggested cost-sharing between parties.

If the landlord can advise us of the cost of mortgage repayments for our property, then we can attempt to cover that amount. Otherwise, we propose a 50% decrease in rent for the next six months.

We will not be able to pay back the other 50% at a later date since workers do not get money back on lost income. However, this arrangement means the landlord has a reliable guarantee of return on investment during a period of considerable uncertainty.

The pandemic will continue for some time and the Treasurer has said that a recession seems inevitable. We believe that a reasonable reduction in rent is in everyone's best interests.

Please find attached a letter and documentation to demonstrate hardship. Likewise, we request to know whether the landlord is receiving a mortgage reprieve or tax concessions.

We would appreciate it if you could let us know as soon as you forward this email and all attachments to the landlord.

Kind regards,
[Names]