Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

Reporter, KQED

Reporter, KQED

Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez on KCRW

If rent across the street is a few hundred dollars lower than what you’re paying, ask your landlord if they’ll consider knocking off the same amount.

How to negotiate rent with your landlord. California’s eviction moratorium expires February 1

If rent across the street is a few hundred dollars lower than what you’re paying, ask your landlord if they’ll consider knocking off the same amount.

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