My landlord doesn’t give me a rent receipt. He only accepts cash. Now I have no proof of my rent payments. Could this cause problems? I signed a lease agreement on e-stamp for 10 months with a 5-month lock-in period. It says: “If the tenant leaves the premises within the 5-month lock-in period, they must pay 5 months’ rent to the landlord.” What does this mean? Is it an additional 5 months’ rent, or just 5 months’ rent in total? What happens if I have to leave the flat before the 5-month lock-in period is over?

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › My landlord doesn’t give me a rent receipt. He only accepts cash. Now I have no proof of my rent payments. Could this cause problems? I signed a lease agreement on e-stamp for 10 months with a 5-month lock-in period. It says: “If the tenant leaves the premises within the 5-month lock-in period, they must pay 5 months’ rent to the landlord.” What does this mean? Is it an additional 5 months’ rent, or just 5 months’ rent in total? What happens if I have to leave the flat before the 5-month lock-in period is over?
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

My landlord doesn’t give me a rent receipt. He only accepts cash. Now I have no proof of my rent payments. Could this cause problems? I signed a lease agreement on e-stamp for 10 months with a 5-month lock-in period. It says: “If the tenant leaves the premises within the 5-month lock-in period, they must pay 5 months’ rent to the landlord.” What does this mean? Is it an additional 5 months’ rent, or just 5 months’ rent in total? What happens if I have to leave the flat before the 5-month lock-in period is over?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Not receiving rent receipts can be problematic as it leaves you without proof of payment. The lock-in clause means you are obligated to pay 5 months’ rent in total if you vacate within the first 5 months. You may be liable for the remaining 5 months of the initial 10-month lease period if you leave before the lock-in period ends. It is advisable to consult a lawyer to understand your specific legal obligations and potential consequences.

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