How to Manage Rent Payments for a Property in the Perfect Tenant & Property Management System

2025-07-10

💰 How to Manage Rent Payments for a Property

The Rent & Payments tab provides a clear view of all income received for a property. It allows you to add, edit, and track payments such as rent, deposits, and other charges with ease.

📋 What You Can Do in the Rent & Payments Tab

  • View a complete list of rent payments, deposits, and other income entries.
  • Add new rent payments or record deposits.
  • Edit existing payment records if corrections are needed.
  • See payment details including amount, date, and method (Cash, Card, Transfer, etc.).

📝 Adding a New Rent Payment

  1. Go to the Rent & Payments tab for the selected property.
  2. Click the Pay Rent button from the toolbar.
  3. Fill in payment details:
    • Amount – Enter the rent amount paid.
    • Date – Select the payment date.
    • Payment Method – Choose from Cash, Bank Transfer, Card, etc.
    • Description – (Optional) Add a reference or note for the payment.
  4. Click Save to record the payment.

💳 Adding a Deposit Payment

To record a deposit:

  • Click the Pay Deposit button from the toolbar.
  • Fill in the details as you would for rent payments.
  • The deposit is linked to the active lease for tracking.

💡 Tips

  • Always verify that the lease is active before recording payments.
  • Use the search and filter tools to quickly locate specific transactions.
  • You can send automated receipts to tenants after recording a payment.