Time frame of disclosing rent information from Landlord to tenant?

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I currently have the lovely CRA looking into my previous year tax assesment, mainly rent paid.

I am contacting previous landlord for a copy of all rent paid, dated and letter head.

How long do they have to respond? As I have tried contacting this landlord previously for other things and was being ducked every time

Casey Y · Answer

I don't believe there would be any requirement for a previous landlord to provide you with anything pertaining to this...period.  You should be able to supply your bank statements and/or copies of cancelled checks, perhaps receipts if paid in person...etc.

I would be shocked if a prior landlord would actually be compelled to do this for you...

Personally, I would throw your request in the garbage.  There is zero benefit to the landlord to do this for you...period.

R P · Answer

Your landlord does not have to waste his time to respond to you. It is your responsibility to keep your receipts and/or cancelled checks.

Maxi · Answer

No landlord is required to respond to you  after the event, you can already prove what rent you paid as you have a receipt for payment/rent book/bank statement

Anonymous · Answer

Your landlord is not required to respond.     It's your responsibility to do your own bookkeeping.  If you need a receipt, you ask for it when you make the payment, not a year later.   Your landlord is not your personal secretary.

choko_canyon · Answer

I don't believe there are any restrictions or regulations regarding this. I'm not sure your former landlord HAS to respond at all.

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Time frame of disclosing rent information from Landlord to tenant?

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