18 states require that landlords provide receipts for rent payments, either in all or just some situations, like when the tenant pays with cash. In other states, landlords can choose whether or not to provide receipts for rent payments.
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Which States Require a Rent Receipt?
In addition to the state requirement, check local laws, which may be different. For example, Ohio state law does not require receipts, but some cities, including Columbus and Cincinnati, require that landlords provide receipts for rent payments.
| State | Receipt Required? | Receipt Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| California | Upon request | None |
| Colorado | For cash or money order | Landlords must provide paper copies by request |
| Connecticut | For cash payments | Must include date, amount, and purpose |
| Delaware | For cash payments | Landlords must keep a record of cash payments for at least 3 years |
| Hawaii | Always required | None |
| Maine | For cash payments | Must include signature and name of who receives payment, amount, purpose, date, and tenant’s name |
| Maryland | For cash or upon request | None |
| Massachusetts | For last month’s rent prepaid | None |
| Minnesota | For cash payments | None |
| Nevada | Upon request | None |
| New Jersey | For cash or during eviction | Must include amount, purpose, date, and names of tenant and landlord |
| New York | Always required | Must include date, amount, name or address of property, rental period, and signature/title of who receives rent |
| Oregon | Upon request | Must include date, amount, and information identifying landlord or rental property |
| Texas | For cash payments | None |
| Virginia | Upon request for cash or money order | None |
| Washington | For cash or upon request | None |
| Washington D.C. | For all payments except personal checks | Must include outstanding late fees, court costs, and other charges, amount, purpose, and date |
| Wisconsin | For cash payments | Must include amount and purpose |
