Sign Up and Get a No-Obligation Consultation

You sign up through the website and provide some information about your home and your lease. I’ll use that to assess your situation. If I see opportunities, I’ll discuss them with you in person during a no-obligation consultation and give you an honest assessment of what’s feasible. If there’s nothing I can do for you, I’ll be honest about that, too. Would you like me to get started on your behalf? Then I’ll draft the power of attorney and present it to you for your signature. Only then does the real work begin.

1. You sign up through the website and provide some information.
2. I'll assess your situation and determine the best course of action.
3. If I see opportunities, I’ll discuss them with you in person during a no-obligation consultation.
4. If you'd like to proceed, I'll draft the authorization and present it to you for your signature.

Sometimes, first: a proposal to your landlord

In some cases, the procedure requires that I first send a formal proposal for a rent reduction to your landlord. In many other cases, this isn’t necessary, and your case goes directly to the Rent Commission. I’ll assess in advance which scenario applies to you. If contact with your landlord is required, I’ll handle it. Many tenants find this the most stressful part, and that’s exactly what I take care of entirely. You stay out of it.

1. I will send your landlord a well-reasoned proposal for a rent reduction, specifying the legal deadline for a response.
2. If your landlord agrees, I'll put the terms in writing for you, and your rent reduction will be finalized quickly.
3. If he does not respond or if he refuses, I will refer the matter to the Rent Commission.
4. I'm giving you honest advice so that you never settle for less than what you're entitled to. It's up to you.

I will submit your case to the Rent Commission

I’ll initiate the proceedings with the Rent Commission and compile your case file. A properly submitted and well-substantiated case file lays the groundwork for the decision. That’s where the real work lies: not in sending a request, but in the legal justification that supports your case.

1. I'll draft the legal justification and finalize your case file.
2. I will submit the petition and all the documents to the Rent Commission on your behalf.
3. There is a fixed fee for the procedure. As a rule, you pay this yourself, but if you'd rather not, I'll cover it.

The review, the hearing, and your money back

This is where my expertise matters most. The Rent Commission inspects your home and records the points in a report. The maximum rent is determined by that point system, but the outcome depends on the interpretation of the law, regulations, and case law. That’s precisely where the leeway lies that determines whether your rent will go down—and by how much. I understand that leeway, raise my objections, and defend your case at the hearing. Afterward, I’ll ensure that your lower rent takes effect and, if you’re entitled to it, that you’re reimbursed for any rent you overpaid.

1. I'll review the research report and discuss it with you.
2. I will raise objections to the report where necessary.
3. I am fully preparing for the hearing.
4. I will represent you at the hearing and speak on your behalf.
5. I'll review the ruling and discuss its implications with you.
6. I'll make sure your new, lower rent is implemented.
7. If you're eligible to get a refund for overpaid rent, I'll get it back for you.

The entire process takes 4 to 6 months on average. During that time, you’ll continue to pay your current rent as usual until the matter is resolved.