If you paid in cash, you do not have much recourse. Your landlord is not legally obligated to provide a receipt. My guess is he/she is probably doing this because he has not been reporting your rental monies as income. I suppose if you wanted to press the issue, you might discuss the reasons for not providing same; and perhaps mention or imply tactfully that in the eyes of the united states IRS, not reporting rental income/income tax evasion is a federal offense, carrying stiff fines and penalties, --and perhaps even prison time. Be careful how you mention this, however, as you are likely still beholden to this person for a place to live.
If this is the reason you are not being provided with a receipt, you can reassure your landlord that the purpose of your asking is to qualify for a housing loan.
Other than this, you have little recourse except to demand a receipt for future cash payments, or make them in a form that is trackable and doesn't rely on your landlord, like money orders or checks.
Good luck. I'm sorry your landlord is being a jerk to you, and hope you have your own home soon.
If this is the reason you are not being provided with a receipt, you can reassure your landlord that the purpose of your asking is to qualify for a housing loan.
Other than this, you have little recourse except to demand a receipt for future cash payments, or make them in a form that is trackable and doesn't rely on your landlord, like money orders or checks.
Good luck. I'm sorry your landlord is being a jerk to you, and hope you have your own home soon.
