Dear (Name),
Kindly accept my regards. This concerns your letter referring to an increase in rent for your flat that I occupy. I feel constrained by your demand and find it unreasonable and unjustified. I have since long been paying a rent higher than the market rate in the area. Moreover I have also been paying the Maintenance Dues, Property Tax, Electricity and Water Bills in addition to small repairs in your house which have never been reimbursed. You have been misled regarding the current rental value of your property. The single case that you are referring to includes all these dues in addition to a covered parking; servant quarters and roof-rights.
Kindly consider the matter in its full perspective and withdraw your demand. Anticipating your prompt co-operation.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Yours faithfully,
(Your Name)
Tenant Refusing Increase
1) Your letter has put me at all odds.
2) I was amazed by your letter demanding a hike in rent.
3) Your letter demanding higher rent for your house is a way beyond logic.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
4) I am surprised by your preposterous letter.
5) Excuse me but your letter finds no logic or rationale.
6) Your letter has placed me at an awkward end.
Decline the Request
7) I find the demand unjustified and unreasonable and cannot comply with it.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
8) It has not been a year since you increased the rent.
9) Your house is in a tottering state and has never been repaired. Hence it does not warrant any increase.
10) You have been misinformed as the rent that I am paying is equivalent to the current market rates.
11) I do not agree to your proposed escalation.
State your Reasons for Denial
12) I have for long been paying you higher rent.
13) Your covered space is much lesser.
14) Your proposed increase violates our rent/lease agreement valid for a year.
15) You have not given me the rights of the roof/covered parking.
16) Your flat lacks the basic facilities like tiling, woodwork or almirahs.
17) I have already undertaken some expenses on your home, by your approval, like fans, switches etc.
18) I am financially constrained to comply with your demand.
End on a Cordial Note
19) I hope you will make your decision by pondering over all aspects.
20) I hope you will take a broader view.
21) I expect you to weigh full perspectives.
22) Please bear for some time.
23) I do not intend to offend you yet request you to reconsider your decision.