Pay rent by Cash

I think he needs to declare it, but even then, do not pay by cash because you will not have any records of having actually paid him; so he could just as easily claim you haven't and take you to court with no evidence on your part. Always make sure it is a transfer or by cheque, any way that it will be recorded validly.

If I get a receipt, would that be okay?

If I get a receipt, would that be okay?

Not ideal, try to get it on a bank statement at the very least.

Actually I don't mind paying by cash as longas I get a receipt. The only I am worried is that I will be in trouble if hes found to commit benefit fraud.....will they say I am the one 'helping' them to commit a fraud? even I m not/do not know about it.

So you don't mind when your landlord rips you off and tries to tell you you haven't paid? A receipt isn't foolproof at all. You won't be in trouble for anything he commits, so don't worry about that, just make sure you're ticking all the right boxes

................the thing is....he agrees to reduce the rent a bit ONLY if I pay in cash. I suspect theres something going on.....I m not sure. Is a rent book good enough to get me out of trouble?

There should be no reason for him to say that. How much is a "little", is it significant? A transfer to him should be next to instant, and at no cost at all. I can't see what the problem with it is really. I would be slightly suspicious if I'm honest. Are you already in this landlord's house renting, or is it something you're planning to move into? If that latter, I'd avoid it personally.

You mean a bank transfer? is it something like a standing order/direct debit? Unfortunately,I am already in the house...........He recently asked me to pay him in cash. I found it quite strange.

do not pay by cash, report him, I've done this before and found it to be a very enjoyable experience.

enjoyable??
actually, i think a cash cheque will solve the problem. They have a record of me paying and he has to sign at the back of the cheque and can be traced who got the money.

Hi guys, I was asked by my landlord to start paying rent by Cash last month. I realise he is on benefit...I am not sure whether he is declaring the rent as an income(not my position to ask) and paying in cash certainly allows him not declaring. Do I have an obligation to report to HM Revenue in this case?
Will I get in trouble if he is found for benefit fraud by not declaring the rent income?
Thanks

I wish I knew some benefit cheats, I'd report them immediately and take great pleasure in doing so. Dirty thieving lazy bastards

I think he needs to declare it, but even then, do not pay by cash because you will not have any records of having actually paid him; so he could just as easily claim you haven't and take you to court with no evidence on your part. Always make sure it is a transfer or by cheque, any way that it will be recorded validly.