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You know that is not what this thread is about. I agree that if market has risen by $20, then ask for $20 more. If market has not risen, maybe ask for $5 or $10 as most tenants will not move for that size increase. What is at risk, is that depending on what market rates are, what rent has...

I just want to point out that buzzlightyear actually suggested the $5 and then $10 increase, so I don't want to take the credit for suggesting it. I was agreeing with his idea and feel badly that I seem to have been given the credit for the idea. I do think it is a good idea though, but as...

I think they would not move for $10 a week, so six months at $5 and six months at $10 increase sounds a reasonable compromise. Of course, you can stand firm and they will probably pay the extra $10, but if they move, you lose more than you gain. This is always a hard one to decide.