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The tone matters as much as the percentage. Present the renewal as a proposal with a response date, not a verdict delivered at the last moment. A tenant who feels respected may share whether the amount or another lease term is the real obstacle.

The seller says our request for further information—or any repair credit—goes against the as-is deal, and I am hesitant to test that position without knowing exactly what our inspection clause preserves. We priced the Boston villa on the basis that the seller would not carry out work, but...