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Vanessa S.
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Certified letter mailed to tenant for rent increase...

Vanessa S.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southern CA
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My property is in CA and per CA law, 60 days + 5 days is required if notifying them via mail of a rent increase. Per the USPS today (tracking system online), there was an attempt to deliver the certified letter but no one was there to receive it or sign for it. The letter carrier left a notice for them that an attempt was made. Here is my hypothetical- what if my tenants aren't home again to sign for this letter and they do not pick up the letter after receiving the notice to retrieve the letter at the local post office? Should I notify them electronically as well? TIA for your input!

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Bob Razler
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Bob Razler
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Boca Raton, FL
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Hello @Vanessa S. :

Check your state law but I think in most States posting a notice to the property is valid.

How are you receiving rent payments?  Mail?  Drop off?  Do you have any in person contact with the tenant?

On a related note, a tenant who is so tough to communicate with may not be someone you want to keep.  Maybe you forego the short term increase and just plan on not renewing the lease.

Best of luck!

Bob

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