30 days notice question

[Sam Dal]

Guys

I know some landlords won't like this but my landlord has used quite a few unethical negotiation techniques that don't make me feel too bad about trying this

I'm currently the highest paying tenant in a 20 apt bldg - I've been here the longest and have his Craigslist ads renting apts for 10% lower from only 2 months ago and he rejects them as being for another bldg when I know it's for my bldg because the description fully matches. The landlord is again demanding an inconsiderate increase.

I plan to send him a fax telling him I cannot afford an increase and will leave in 30 days and see what he responds with. I'm hoping he agrees to that but if not, can I call him back in 3-4 days stating I agree to his increase and will stay on. I can't really move because I'm also in the market to buy something and this landlord allows me to leave anytime during the agreement with 30 days notice. What do you guys think about this strategy, could it backfire?

Thank you