H005🏠 Housing & PropertyReply draft
No rent receipt given by landlord
What you need to know
Tenant is entitled to a rent receipt for every payment. Receipts are essential proof and required for HRA tax claims. Landlord is legally obligated to provide them.
Your rights
1
Rent receipt for every payment
2
Use bank transfer / UPI records as proof if denied
3
Insist on receipt obligation in tenancy agreement
What you should do now
Action first1
Request in writing with clear purpose
- WhatsApp or email landlord asking for receipts for specific months
- Mention you need it for HRA / income tax purposes
- If refused — bank statements and UPI records are valid alternative proof
- Persistent refusal can be complained to Consumer Forum
Acts applicable
Transfer of Property Act 1882
centralSection 108 — Rights of lessee
Income Tax Act 1961
centralHRA receipt requirements
Where to complain
Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.