A rent receipt is proof that rent was paid. It protects both sides, especially for cash payments, which some states require landlords to receipt.
Free Rent Receipt template
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Rent Receipt
Receipt no.: ____ Date: ____
Received from ____ the sum of $____ by ____ as rent for the property at ____ for the period ____.
Balance due: $____
Received by: __ ____
This free template is general information, not legal advice, and may not suit your state or situation. Some documents must be signed before witnesses or a notary. For anything important, have a lawyer review it.
What a rent receipt should include
- Date and amount received
- Tenant name and rental address
- The rent period covered
- Payment method (cash, check, money order, transfer)
- Any balance still due
- Landlord or manager signature
Tips
- Number your receipts and keep copies.
- For partial payments, note the balance, and be aware that accepting partial rent can affect eviction rights in some states.
- Tenants: receipts help with tax credits, rental history and disputes.
Frequently asked questions
Do landlords have to give rent receipts?
Some states require receipts, especially for cash. It’s good practice everywhere.
Questions from readers
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