[kmoser]

> I asked if they could change that part of the lease. They said they were "unable" due to "demand and interest in the property."

Was it a paper lease? Because you could always cross out that section before signing, not to mention write in your own addendum. They would probably still balk, but you'd be within your rights to do so.

[voakbasda]

And it would be within the landlord’s right to move on to the next renter in their queue.

[goosejuice]

Good luck finding a landlord that would agree to your terms.

[filoeleven]

Much easier to find one that won't notice the markup, though. You think they read the contracts any more carefully than most people?