# Blend and extend

> Renegotiating rent down in exchange for extending the term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Renegotiating rent down in exchange for extending the term.
- Tenant-friendly renegotiation tool: extend the lease (giving the landlord term certainty) in exchange for a rent reduction or holiday.

## Key facts
- **category**: Leasing
- **regionScope**: US

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