- 1). Keep in mind that rent receipts are primary a legal document. According to Lisa Bernstein's October 2009 article on the Apartment Ratings website, rent receipts are a vital way to help both you and your tenants protect yourselves legally. They should always include exact figure amounts, invoice date, payment method, the date actually paid and lines for both landlord and tenant signatures.
- 2). Include an online payment tool on your rental property website. You can purchase an add-on application or ask your web developer to include it in the initial website design. These generally allow you to create a receipt easily with simple do-it-yourself configuration that involves answering a few questions related to what information you want to appear on the receipt. Your tenants can log in to your website, make an online payment and view the receipt on the confirmation page or choose to receive the receipt via email.
- 3). Purchase a rent receipt book at your local office supply store. These come in a variety of options including carbon, carbonless and two-part -- one for tenant and one for landlord. Use these as an alternative for tenants who prefer to pay cash or write a check over paying online.
- 4). Create your own rent receipt using a word processor and downloadable template. Rent receipt samples and templates are available online through The Landlord Protection Agency and Microsoft Office. Use one of these to help you determine the format you would like and to ensure you include the most vital information.
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