How to write a receipt for paying rent in cash?

Here’s a quick way to do it right. This makes life easier later.

Imagine this: Amit paid his rent in cash last month. House owner didn’t give a decent paper. So Amit wrote one right after paying. Landlord signed it. Simple proof. That’s what this is about.

A rent receipt is just a note that says “money changed hands for rent.” When it’s cash, you really need it. Banks don’t show cash you gave. So this piece of paper is your proof.

Here’s the thing. Most guides give you blanks to fill. But what does that actually look like? That’s what comes next.

What a Good Cash Rent Receipt Includes

Quick tip: think like you’re telling a friend what to write on a napkin.

Must-have details:

• Date receipt is written (when money was handed over)
• Name of tenant (who paid)
• Name of landlord (who got the money)
• Address of rented place
• Period this rent covers (like “June 2026”)
• Amount paid in numbers and words
• Mode of payment: CASH
• Signature of landlord (and tenant if both like)

Here’s an example of a handwritten cash receipt

Receipt for Rent Payment

Date: 05/06/2026

Received from: Raj Kumar

Address: 22 Green Apartments, Mumbai

For rent period: June 2026

Amount: Rs. 15,000 (Fifteen thousand rupees only)

Payment method: Cash

Landlord name: Sunita Sharma

Signature: ___________

That’s all. Solid proof. Keep a copy.

Why this Matters

In short, cash leaves no digital trail. No bank entry. So if months later someone forgets or says “did you pay?”, you pull out this paper. It protects you. It keeps confusion out of rent life.

And tax people sometimes ask for receipts if you’re claiming house rent benefits. Stick a revenuestamp if cash is above a certain amount (in India it’s often required above Rs. 5,000).

Quick Bullet List You Can Copy

Write these on paper before you start:

1. Date
2. Tenant name
3. Landlord name
4. Property address
5. Rent period
6. Cash amount (figures + words)
7. “Paid by cash”
8. Landlord signature

This is snippet-friendly if someone is scanning for the short answer.

FAQ

Is a stamp needed on cash receipts?

If local rules say yes above a cash threshold (often above Rs 5,000), then yes. Ask at a post office.

What if landlord refuses to sign?

Write it anyway and keep both copies. Better: take a photo of landlord handing cash at the moment. That’s extra proof.

Can tenant write this receipt?

Yeah. Tenant can write it and ask landlord to sign. Without a signature it’s weak but still better than nothing.

Finish line? Good. This simple cash receipt keeps things clear. It’s proof, it’s easy, and it’s human. Want to know more? Keep exploring formats and examples online.