Reconstruct Lost Rent Payment Records for Tenants

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Review bank statements and payment apps to match rent dates and amounts.
• Request written payment confirmation from your landlord to verify each month paid.
• Draft a sworn statement listing payment dates, methods, and amounts for your records.
• Contact former roommates for statements or shared payment records to support your claim.
• Check email and texts for landlord payment confirmations to document rent history.
• Search for photos or scans of checks or deposit slips to provide secondary proof.
• Ask your bank for official copies of cleared rent checks or money order receipts.
• Document all attempts to contact your landlord about lost receipts, noting dates and replies.
• Review your lease for acceptable payment proof and lost receipt procedures to comply.
• Prepare a chronological log of all rent payments, including late fees, for dispute reference.
• Consult a tenants’ rights group for template letters or legal advice if payment is denied.
• Store all reconstructed proof and correspondence in a secure folder for future use.