Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 20 Art. V Landlord-Tenant Code §§ 20-88 – 20-164 § 20-114
Receipt for deposits and rental payments
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The landlord shall provide the tenant with a signed receipt for the security deposit and all rental payments at the time the security deposit or rental payment is made and cause the same to be 0posted in a conspicuous place about the premises. (Ord. of 6-9-77, § 5.10)
Under Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances § 20-114, landlords are required to give tenants a signed receipt whenever a security deposit or rental payment is made. That receipt must also be posted in a visible, easy-to-find location on the rental premises. This rule creates a paper trail that documents payment transactions between landlords and tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 20-114 of the Benton Harbor Landlord-Tenant Code requires that compliant operators issue a signed receipt to the tenant at the moment each security deposit or rent payment is collected. In addition to handing the receipt to the tenant, landlords are expected to post a copy of the receipt in a conspicuous location on the property. Maintaining organized records of all issued receipts and their posting locations is a practice consistent with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 20-114 of the Benton Harbor Landlord-Tenant Code, tenants have the right to receive a signed receipt each time they pay rent or a security deposit, and that receipt should also be posted visibly on the premises. If a landlord fails to provide receipts as required, tenants may wish to document the omission in writing and explore options such as filing a complaint with the appropriate local authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Benton Harbor ordinances. Keeping personal records of all payments made, including dates and amounts, can be useful when asserting rights under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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