Tenant: The rent is too high Landlord: The rent hasn't been changed for a long time --- Tenant: With other costs going up, I can't afford to pay more for ren

Tenant: The rent is too high Landlord: The rent hasn't been changed for a long time --- Tenant: With other costs going up, I can't afford to pay more for rent. Landlord: With other costs going up, I need more rental income. --- Tenant: The place needs painting. Landlord: He has given that place heavy wear and tear. --- Tenant: I know people who pay less for a comparable place. Landlord: I know people who pay more for a comparable place. --- Tenant: Small businesses like me can't afford to pay high rents. Landlord: Small businesses like him tend to manage money badly and have risky businesses. --- Tenant: The rent ought to be low because the neighborhood is rundown. Landlord: We landlords should raise rents in order to improve the quality of the neighborhood. --- Tenant: I am a desirable tenant with up and coming customers. Landlord: The music drives me crazy, and neighbours complain. --- Tenant: I always pay the rent whenever she asks for it. Landlord: He never pays the rent until I ask for it. --- My point is, both sides complain.