Landlord is not giving rent receipt what action can be taken under u.p. tenancy act? My landlord is very greedy person and also wants to hide his income arising out of the rent. Hence, he is not giving rent receipts despite my repeated requests. I need those receipts because my tax advocate says to there is some income tax rebate on the rent.
Under the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Tenancy Act, a landlord is required to provide a rent receipt to the tenant for the rent paid. Failure to provide a rent receipt is a violation of the law, and the tenant can take legal action against the landlord.
If the landlord is not giving the rent receipt, the tenant can send a written notice to the landlord, requesting a rent receipt for the rent paid. If the landlord still refuses to provide the receipt, the tenant can file a complaint before the Rent Control Officer or the District Magistrate.
The tenant can also approach the Rent Control Court to seek a remedy for the landlord’s failure to provide the rent receipt. The court can direct the landlord to provide the receipt, and in case of non-compliance, impose a penalty on the landlord.
It is important for the tenant to keep a record of all rent payments made, including the dates and amounts paid. This will help the tenant to provide evidence in case of a dispute with the landlord over the rent receipt.
