Does a tenant need a rent book if they pay their rent via direct debit?

Question

Does a tenant need a rent book if they pay their rent via direct debit?

Answer 1

no a tenant does not need to have a rent receipt if they pay via direct debit...but still for inccome tax return purposes they would need rent receipts...

Answer 2

It's always easier for tax purposes to get a receipt.

Answer 3

I don't think so. if there was a query over the rent the tenant would have bank statements that showed the Landlord received payment by DD.