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A Simple Rent Receipt is a fundamental document in Indian rental transactions, serving as official proof of rent payment between a landlord and tenant. This document is particularly important in the Indian context due to its role in House Rent Allowance (HRA) claims under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and for maintaining proper financial records. The receipt typically includes the date of payment, amount paid, rental period, property details, and particulars of both parties involved. It's commonly used in both residential and commercial rentals, and may be required monthly or as per the agreed payment schedule. While primarily serving as proof of payment, a Simple Rent Receipt also helps in maintaining transparency in rental transactions and can be crucial for both parties' tax compliance and financial record-keeping.

1. Receipt Number: Unique identifier for the receipt for record-keeping purposes

2. Date: Date of rent payment

3. Landlord Details: Full name and address of the property owner/landlord, including PAN number if applicable

4. Tenant Details: Full name and address of the tenant making the payment

5. Property Details: Complete address of the rented property

6. Payment Details: Amount paid in both figures and words, and period for which rent is paid

7. Payment Method: Mode of payment (cash/cheque/bank transfer)

8. Signature Block: Space for landlord's signature and date