Receipt Types
Security Deposit Receipt
Receipt Caker is a free browser-based tool for landlords and tenants who need a clear security deposit receipt. Enter the amount held, the property, and the date, then download a tidy record in seconds.
- How do I make a security deposit receipt?
- Receipt Caker lets you build a security deposit receipt right in your browser with no account. Enter the tenant name, the rental address, the deposit amount, and the date it was received, then note whether the funds are held in a separate account. The preview updates as you type. Download a watermarked PNG for free, or upgrade to Pro for a clean, watermark-free PDF you can hand to the tenant.
- What should a security deposit receipt include?
- A good deposit receipt names both the landlord and the tenant, the rental property address, the exact amount received, the date, and the payment method. It should state that the money is a refundable security deposit rather than rent, and note any account where it is held. A signature line for the landlord confirms the funds were accepted.
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Optionale Zusatzzeilen, die unter der Kopfzeile gedruckt werden — z. B. Filial-Nr., Terminal, Bestellart.
Add your own total lines — a discount (use a negative amount), service charge, deposit or rounding. They fold into the total.
Was Sie tun können
- Fields for tenant name, landlord name, and full rental address
- Clear amount line marked as a refundable security deposit
- Date received plus payment method for cash, check, or transfer
- Optional note for the holding account or condition of the unit
- Live preview that redraws as you edit any detail
- Free watermarked PNG, or Pro PDF with your own property logo
Why a Security Deposit Receipt Matters
When a tenant hands over a deposit at move-in, both sides need a written record of exactly how much changed hands and when. A verbal agreement or a line in a text message is easy to dispute later, especially when the lease ends and the money must be returned.
A dated receipt protects the tenant, who can prove the deposit was paid, and the landlord, who can show the sum was received and logged as a deposit rather than first-month rent. That distinction matters because deposits are refundable and rent is not.
Receipt Caker gives you a document that captures the amount, the property, and the date in one clean layout, so there is no confusion months later when it is time to reconcile the account.
What to Put on the Receipt
Start with the names of both parties: the landlord or property manager receiving the funds and the tenant paying them. Add the full address of the rental unit so the receipt is tied to a specific property, not just a person.
List the deposit amount clearly and label it as a security deposit. If you also collected a pet deposit or a key deposit, put each on its own line so the totals are transparent and easy to audit later.
Finish with the date the deposit was received and the method of payment. A short note stating that the money is refundable subject to the lease terms sets expectations for the eventual return.
Handling the Deposit After Move-In
Many landlords keep deposits in a separate holding account rather than mixing them with operating funds. Noting the account or the fact that the money is held apart on the receipt reassures the tenant that the deposit is being kept safe.
Keep the receipt with the signed lease and the move-in condition report. Together these three documents form a complete file that makes the end-of-tenancy return straightforward and fair for everyone involved.
If any of the deposit is later withheld for repairs, you can pair this original receipt with an itemized deduction list so the tenant sees exactly how the starting amount was applied.
Returning the Deposit at Move-Out
When the tenancy ends, the original deposit receipt is your reference for how much must be accounted for. Compare it against the move-out inspection to decide what, if anything, is deducted for damage beyond normal wear.
Issue a second receipt or statement when you return the funds, showing the starting deposit, any deductions, and the final amount refunded. This closes the loop and leaves both parties with a matching paper trail.
Receipt Caker makes it quick to produce both the initial receipt and the closing statement in the same style, so your records look consistent from the first day to the last.