How to Post a Rent Increase in an Expensive Neighborhood - California

[Deborah Vaupen]

I am raising my rent for the first time, and learned I can mail it but I have to also "Post" it.  How do I post in an expensive/nice neighborhood?  It seems very tacky to just tape a letter to a door.  Or do I put it in an envelope and tape to the door? What is the actual way to do it in a nice neighborhood? 

[Chad Hale]

Tacky or not, follow the law.  Post it open faced on the door in addition to mailing.  If you put it in an envelop and end up on court, it could be thrown out for improper service.

If you can get the tenant to sign a lease extension with the new rate, you don't have to notice/post anything. 

Giving notice is for unilateral communication.