In most jurisdictions, a rent increase is not valid without proof that the landlord has delivered advance notice of the increase, in writing. Some places do allow verbal agreements to increase the rent, but these are often impossible to enforce unless the tenant has already paid rent at the new, increased rate. Written notice via a certified delivery method is always the legally safer option.
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The information for this answer was found on our Rent Increase Notice Letter answers.