When I give "notice" to my landlord, does it have to be in writing?

When I give "notice" to my landlord, does it have to be in writing?

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The general recommendation is that if a tenant does give a notice to the landlord, they should do it in writing and they should keep a copy of it. That way they have records of all their communication with their landlord.