Can my landlord refuse payment by check?

[hardin]

Think about this, if you jerk your landlord around he will probably raise the rent, so, maybe stop arguing with him.

[elkan80]

You are right in demanding receipts or proof of payment. Without it, you really have no recourse.

Even with money orders, he could claim it wasn't him that cashed it, etc..., and it'd be 100 times harder to clear up than a check from your own bank.

Honestly, I'd just send him a check and tell him if he doesn't want your money, don't cash it. You have no responsibility to partake in his tax fraud. And that's what this is.

Is he providing you with the required rent paid tax form, so you can claim any property tax credit?

Friend or not, this is wrong. Step up and tell him so.