Automatic rent receipts — PDF in one click
Writing a rent receipt every month for every tenant is time-consuming and error-prone. FacturZen automates it end-to-end: as soon as a payment is recorded, the receipt PDF is generated instantly — aligned with French legal requirements (loi 89-462 article 21) and ready to download or email in one click.
For French landlords, rent receipts are not optional — if the tenant asks, you must provide one for free. Yet many landlords discover at tax time that their archive is scattered across Word templates, scanned PDFs and unfindable emails. FacturZen fixes this from day one by archiving every timestamped receipt, exportable and kept without time limit.
Because rent receipts are legally meaningful, generating them needs to be reliable and traceable. FacturZen attaches a unique ID to each document, keeps the delivery log and reproduces on demand the exact version that was sent to the tenant — a detail that matters in a dispute.
Compliant, complete receipts in seconds
Send-ready PDF
Each receipt is generated as a clean, branded PDF, ready to email or download from the tenant portal.
Legal mentions complete
Landlord, tenant, address, period, rent / charges breakdown, total, payment date — every field expected by the loi 89-462 is present by default.
Automatic every month
Set the lease once. On each recorded payment, the receipt is generated instantly with zero manual work.
Audit-ready history
Every past receipt is archived, sorted by tenant and period, with timestamps. Download or export at any time for tax or dispute purposes.
0 minutes per month
What used to take 10 minutes per tenant per month now takes zero. FacturZen handles it as soon as payment lands.
Automatic reminders
If rent isn't received by the due date, FacturZen automatically sends a polite, timestamped reminder to the tenant.
Required fields on a French rent receipt
French law (loi 89-462 article 21) and case law set a minimum required content. An incomplete receipt can be challenged by the tenant and lose its evidentiary value.
- Full landlord identification (name, address, or company name for a SCI)
- Full tenant identification (name, surname)
- Precise property address (including floor / lot in a co-ownership)
- Exact period covered (DD/MM/YYYY → DD/MM/YYYY)
- Rent amount excluding charges, with any taxes
- Rental charges (provisions or year-end reconciliation)
- Total amount received for the period
- Date on which payment was received
- Statement that the payment was made in full
All of the above are included by default on every receipt generated by FacturZen.
How it works in FacturZen
- 1
Tenant pays the rent
Bank transfer, direct debit or cheque. You record it in FacturZen — or it is reconciled automatically if you sync your bank account.
- 2
FacturZen generates the receipt instantly
A timestamped PDF is created in under a second, archived against the tenant and listed on your dashboard.
- 3
You send it in one click
Auto-email or manual download. The tenant can also fetch it from their portal — no follow-up needed from you.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a rent receipt?
A rent receipt is a written document in which the landlord acknowledges having received the rent and charges from the tenant for a given period. It must include landlord and tenant identification, the property address, the period covered, the rent amount excluding charges, the charges amount, and the total received.
Is a French landlord legally required to provide a rent receipt?
Yes. Article 21 of the law of 6 July 1989 (loi 89-462) requires the landlord to provide a free rent receipt on the tenant's request, once payment has been fully made. The receipt cannot be billed for. FacturZen generates this document automatically, which keeps you compliant.
What's the difference between a rent receipt and a rent notice (avis de loyer)?
The rent notice is issued before the due date to inform the tenant of the amount due. The receipt is issued after payment is received and attests that the rent was paid. The two documents are distinct and complementary: FacturZen generates both automatically.
How do I generate receipts automatically with FacturZen?
Set up the property, tenant and lease (rent, charges, due date) once. Each time a payment is recorded, FacturZen instantly generates the receipt as a PDF. You can download it, email it in one click, or let the tenant access it from their portal.
Can I issue a receipt for a partial payment?
No. By legal practice, a rent receipt only attests to full payment of rent and charges for the period. For partial payments, FacturZen issues a receipt of payment (rather than a quittance) showing the amount received and the remaining balance. This protects both parties legally.
How long should I keep rent receipts?
Landlords should keep receipts for at least 3 years (the limitation period for rent claims). For French rental income tax filings (form 2044), keep supporting documents for 6 years. FacturZen archives the full history with no time limit and lets you export it at any time.