Quittance de loyer in English — generate the compliant French rent receipt
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Issue the legally valid French quittance de loyer your tenant can ask for at any time (Article 21, loi 89-462) — with an optional English reference annexe on the same PDF, and automatic sending every month. Below: a free bilingual sample, and every line of the document explained in English.
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Quick answer
A quittance de loyer (rent receipt) is the document a French landlord issues to confirm the rent was paid in full for a given period. Under Article 21 of the law of 6 July 1989 (loi 89-462) it must be provided free of charge on the tenant's request and must separate the rent from the charges; any clause charging for it is void (Article 4(p)). It also serves as a justificatif de domicile for titre de séjour, bank-account or benefit applications, and since the ALUR law (2014) it can be sent by email with the tenant's prior agreement. Rent generates the ALUR-format quittance in French — with an optional non-binding English reference annexe on the same PDF — and can send it automatically every month.
What each line of the quittance means in English
The document itself is always in French — here is what each field says:
| French term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Quittance de loyer | Rent receipt — written proof that the rent and charges were paid in full for the period. |
| Bailleur | Landlord — the person or company issuing the receipt. |
| Locataire | Tenant — the person who paid the rent. |
| Loyer (hors charges) | The rent itself, excluding service charges. |
| (Provisions pour) charges | Advance payments toward service charges (maintenance, water…) — listed separately from the rent, as Article 21 requires. |
| Période — du … au … | The period the payment covers, usually one month. |
| Mode de paiement | How the rent was paid (bank transfer, cheque, cash). |
| Fait à …, le … | Where and when the receipt was issued. |
| Reçu | Partial-payment receipt — issued instead of a quittance when only part of the rent was paid. |
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See exactly what the generator produces: page 1 is the French quittance (the legally valid document), page 2 is its English reference annexe — a non-binding, plain-English explanation on the same PDF. Sample data, SPÉCIMEN watermark.
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- An ALUR-compliant French quittance (Article 21, loi 89-462), pre-filled from your landlord profile and property — rent and charges separated as the law requires.
- An optional English reference annexe on the same PDF — non-binding (« le document français fait foi »), so an anglophone tenant understands every line. Standard French tools stop at the French PDF; this is built for landlords and tenants working across the two languages.
- Monthly autopilot: the quittance is generated on the 1st and emailed to your tenant via an encrypted link — nothing to remember.
The English annexe on automatic receipts is your choice as the landlord: enable it in your auto-receipts settings (or add it when generating on demand); otherwise they are issued in French only.
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Rent Receipt
Compliant with Article 21 of the Law of July 6, 1989. Rent and charges clearly separated. Optional English reference annexe. Can be sent automatically each month.
Lease Contract
Furnished and unfurnished leases compliant with the ALUR law. Deposit, notice period, IRL index, solidarity clause — all included.
Move-in / Move-out Inspection
Room-by-room reports compliant with Decree No. 2016-382. Automatic comparison between entry and exit.
Late Payment Notice
Formal notices and reminders for unpaid rent. Legally worded, ready to send.
Deposit Return
Itemized deductions if applicable. Compliant with the 1-month (furnished) or 2-month (unfurnished) deadline.
Hosting Certificate
For titre de séjour applications, bank openings, and other administrative steps requiring proof of address.
Also: rent revision (IRL), co-tenancy agreements, lease amendments, surety acts, furniture inventory, key handover, management mandates, payment attestations.
Is a rent receipt mandatory in France?
What is a Quittance de Loyer?
A quittance de loyer is an official document by which the landlord acknowledges receiving the full rent payment from the tenant for a given period. It is governed by Article 21 of the French Law of July 6, 1989 (loi n° 89-462). The receipt must clearly separate the rent amount (loyer) from the charges (provisions pour charges). It serves as proof of payment and can be used as a justificatif de domicile for administrative procedures such as titre de séjour applications, bank account openings, or social benefit claims.
Landlord's Obligations
- Provide a rent receipt at no cost upon tenant request (Article 21, loi du 6 juillet 1989).
- No fees may be charged — any such clause is void (Article 4(p), loi 89-462).
- The receipt must distinguish rent from charges.
- Electronic sending is valid since the ALUR law (2014), with the tenant's prior agreement.
- If the tenant has only partially paid, the landlord issues a reçu (partial receipt), not a quittance.
Required Information
A valid rent receipt must include:
- Landlord's full name and address
- Tenant's full name
- Property address
- Date of issue and payment period
- Rent amount (excluding charges)
- Charges amount
- Total amount paid
Need a lease before issuing your first receipt? Use our ALUR-compliant lease template (PDF) — pre-filled, instant download — and document the property's condition with the move-in inspection report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rental documents, legal obligations, and how AdminLanding helps.
What is a quittance de loyer in English?
How do I get a rent receipt in English in France?
What is the difference between a quittance and a reçu?
Is a rent receipt (quittance de loyer) mandatory in France?
What must a rent receipt contain?
Can I send a rent receipt by email?
What is the difference between a quittance and an attestation de loyer?
Is an état des lieux (property inspection) mandatory?
Can a landlord charge for issuing a rent receipt?
Furnished or unfurnished lease — which one?
Is e-signature available for lease contracts?
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Important: AdminLanding is a technology platform, not a law firm. We do not practice law, provide legal advice, or act as lawyers (avocats), notaries (notaires), or any regulated legal professional as defined by French Law No. 71-1130 of December 31, 1971. The documents and information provided are general-purpose templates for convenience only — they do not constitute personalized legal advice and are not tailored to your specific situation. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified legal professional before signing or relying on any document generated through our platform.
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