Right to a Rent Receipt

The Right to a Rent Receipt is a legal protection that entitles tenants to receive written proof of their rent payments from their landlords. This right is based on the principle that tenants should have documentation of their financial transactions with their landlords to avoid disputes over payment history. In some states, landlords are required by law to provide rent receipts to tenants upon request or for cash payments. A rent receipt typically includes the tenant’s name, the rental property address, the amount paid, the date of payment, and the purpose of the payment (e.g., rent, security deposit). Rent receipts can be valuable evidence for tenants in the event of a disagreement with the landlord or if they need to demonstrate their payment history for housing assistance programs or credit purposes.