A landlord, that does not give out a receipt to their tenant.

Hi there! I think issuing receipts is required for anyone who has a renting space. In any kind of business we always issue receipts cause they are a proof of payments. If there is no proof of payment/receipt the tenant has for his/her paid rents, it will be the tenant's negligence cause he never asked for any receipt. But it is also the landlord's obligation to issue receipts. Maybe the landlord don't report it with the IRS that he/she has a renting space/house business.

A receipt should be given. It is for both parties protect especially if you pay in cash. I would never walk away without a receipt because the landlord could say you did not pay and you did. You can also say that you paided and you did not so the receipt will protect both parties.

Even if you only wanted a receipt for a bag of M&M's, you're entitled to it. Here's how it is: No Receipt, No Payment. If they decide they want to "kick you out" for that, you should be able to set a court date to tell the judge. It probably won't go that far though; I'm guessing since they are knowingly using unethical (and probably illegal) business practices, they will give you a receipt if you demand one. What I would do: Check my state's landlord/tenant laws, find out to whom I should complain (if you can't find any info, tell the Better Business Bureau and they will more-than-likely contact them), and do it. Guy sounds like a slime ball who doesn't even deserve a chance... should be absolutely no reason to withhold receipts unless you're trying to hide something.

Hi cream, it is very important to receive a receipt any and every time monies change hands. Having a landlord who wont give receipts is something to be cautious about. Whatever the reason one should always protect their interest. I think the tenant should pay with checks and have the landlord endorse it, that way the money can be traced.

Hi cream97, If the landlord don't give a receipt to his tenant, he is breaking the law and he can evict tenants out of the homes and the tenants don't have a leg to stand on because the landlord can say he never recieved any rent money, it don't matter if the tenant make a note that he has paid, so the best thing for the tenant is to get a a signed receipt from the landlord each time. Tamara

I think by law land lord is supposed to issue a money receipt. It is the proof that the tenant has paid the rent. Sometimes to skip paying income tax or some other reason some landlord may do otherwise, but in my opinion is the tenancy is valid contracted tenancy, there should be clause spelling out by which date of the month the tenant should pay the rent and land lord should issue money receipt on receiving the rent.

Oh I think that should never be practiced at all. There may come a time when there is confusion of payments and the only one that a tenant can have is the rental receipts to prove that he has already paid for the month. Also for the purposes of paying taxers a receipt should be issued so that it can be reported to the IRS too. I think that should be the practice of every landlord.

i always ask for a receipt in writing from the landlord. she said to me your check you will be getting back from the bank shows you paid the rent, i said no i don't want it this way i want a written receipt that i paid you the rent period they are not going to itimidate me it is a legal document between you and the landlord

I never get a recepit from my landlord but I pay in check so my cancelled check is a receipt of payment if I ever paid in cash I would make her write me a receipt tough I watch to many tv judge shows and know the number one rule is always get a recepit!

Are you talking about paying with cash and not getting a receipt? I would NEVER, EVER pay for anything with cash and not get a receipt. If the person wants, they can even write their own receipt and get the landlord to sign it. If the landlord refuses to sign the receipt, I would refuse to give the money -- then go to see what a lawyer has to say. If you pay cash and you have no receipt, there is nothing at all to prove you paid, and your landlord could just claim you didn't pay and kick you out. Now, maybe most landlords, even one who doesn't give a receipt, wouldn't do that, it is unfair to ask anyone to pay cash and not give them a receipt. IF they won't give or sign a receipt, you could also get a money order, and keep the money order receipt for your records.

It's both sides faults and if the landlord doesn't give a receipt, the tenant should insist. Or pay by check or money order!

Well, I don't think that there are such laws in Singapore, though what you have had said makes perfect sense. I too, have rented out some rooms in my house before to outsiders. And each time, it was based on trust, as such there is no official records such as receipts. I guess it all depends on whether or not the tenant and the landlords are the records people or are they people who prefer to conduct a partnership based on trust. In Singapore, majority of the landlords would requested a 1 month upfront deposit. This deposit is a security just in case the tenant does not pay up. In that event this deposit would get forfeited. I am not too sure how the system runs over in the USA. But, this is the way it is over in Singapore. Unless it is rental of business property, then there would be receipts issued for that purpose. Otherwise, personal wise there just isn't.

That's a little strange most landlords usually give a receipt after a tenant pays there rent or at least gives them one if a tenant request it, if a landlord dosent give you written documentation and proof of rent payment they could say you didnt pay even if you did pay, rent thats why I feel much more comfortable when I get a receipt from my landlord but I dont know where your from there might be a different rules were you live.

I have had landlords that wouldn't give reeipts and they weren't the greatest landlords. I have a landlord now will give them but only if yu ask for it and I think that's ok. I don't get receipts because I always write checks and I can get my cancelled checks from my bank.

I would not trust that landlord very much at all. I would protect myself by paying by check or money order. I would also document each transaction on a spreadsheet. I would bring my own receipt book and ask the landlord to sign my receipt to show he received the money. Then I would give him a copy of the receipt.

The tenant should pay in a manner that allows him to prove receipt of payment. All certified funds are traceable. Your checks are traceable. The only thing that you can't prove is cash. And I am not sure why anyone would pay cash and not get a receipt.

Then you should pay the Landlord with a check or money order so you have a receipt or tell them you won't pay unless you get one. Even if it's just written, dated and signed on a plain piece of paper.

I was always given receipts for rent, even from private landlords. One apartment I lived in even had debit, which was very handy! You can buy blank receipt books at any stationary store so there is no reason for a landlord to not have them. If a landlord refuses to give receipts and refuses to accept cheques then it could be possible that they are renting illegally (not paying proper taxes or not carrying proper insurance etc). Other than using cheques to pay rent and have proof bank drafts or money orders should be fine as long as they say who you are paying and for what. Just never, ever give someone cash money with no proof you gave it to them - it doesn't matter if it's for rent, a car or whatever, always make sure you have proof with a receipt, returned cheque or money order/bank draft copy.

Yes that landlord is very unscrupulous and you should be wary of him .He can always say that you didnt pay him and you would have any evidence that you did .So I think you should demand a receipt everytime you pay so that you have something that will hold up in a court of law in the event that it comes to that

My apartment complex does not issue reciepts. I use my canceled check as a receipt. Personally I think it's a bit redundant to issue receipts if you're paying with a check. When the complex or person cashes or deposits your check, you'll know that you paid and if anything comes up, all you have to do is show a copy of that check. Now if you pay in cash or with a money order, I can see that. But then again, money orders can be traced if you keep the top or the side portion from the place you got the MO from. I personally have always used checks and once had to get a cashier's check from the bank as we ran out of checks (oops) but we've never had a problem with our complex telling us we didn't pay rent when we did.