Renting In dealing with landlords, try to take the perspective that your home is on their property . So, both parties must be committed to trying to make the relationship work. Landlords hate turnover of tenants. It is very expensive.
Tenants hate to move.
It is very expensive. Both parties really want the relationship to work - even if both deny it. You can usually negotiate rents, deposits, and amenities, just like negotiating everything else. BUT, the thing to have in hand when you do this is information about their competition. Using this information not only is helpful in your negotiating the specifics, it tells them that you have alternatives ready to go.