A tenant has a legal right to a rent receipt upon payment, though in practice, a bank statement serves as the standard proof of payment.
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The Right to Proof of Payment\n\n### A Legal Entitlement\nAccording to the Dutch Civil Code, a tenant has the legal right to request a receipt (kwitantie) for their rent payment. This right is absolute. The receipt should state the amount paid, the date, and what the payment was for (e.g., 'Rent for October 2025'). This law harks back to a time when rent was commonly paid in cash. In a cash transaction, the receipt is the only proof the tenant has that they have fulfilled their primary obligation. If a tenant still pays in cash today—a practice that is increasingly rare and generally discouraged—insisting on a signed and dated receipt for every single payment is not just a right, it is an essential act of self-preservation to prevent any future disputes about rent arrears.\n
The Modern Reality: Bank Transfers\nIn the 21st century, virtually all rent in the Netherlands is paid via automatic or manual bank transfer. In this context, the bank statement (bankafschrift) has become the de facto receipt. It is an official, third-party, time-stamped record of the transaction, showing the amount, the date, and the recipient's bank account. For this reason, the formal issuance of a separate rent receipt by the landlord has become almost obsolete. A court will universally accept a bank statement as definitive proof of payment. Because of this, most tenants will never see or need to ask for a formal receipt. However, the underlying legal right remains. If for any reason a tenant feels the need for an additional confirmation from the landlord, the landlord is still legally obligated to provide one upon request.