Full question:
I live in a rented house in New York. I pay my rents in cash but the landlord has never provided me any acknowledgment or receipt of the rent payments. Can I ask my landlord to provide me with written receipts for the rental payments?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
According to New York law (NY CLS Real P § 235-e), if a landlord receives rent in cash or any form other than a personal check, they must provide a written receipt to the tenant. This receipt must include:
- The date of payment
- The amount paid
- The identity of the rental premises and the period covered by the payment
- The signature and title of the person receiving the rent
In your situation, you can certainly ask your landlord for written receipts for your rent payments.
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