<prompt> Human: Hey reddit, my landlord has begun to refuse forms of payment like checks, and only is accepting cash, the thing is he also refuses to allow me to pay him directly, and I have to pay my roomate to give it to him. The thing is I dont trust them as some shady things have gone on with the rent when I was using checks, so I need some form of documentation for payment confirmation just incase he claims he doesnt receive it and for tax purposes. Would a letter signed by the roommate for each rent payment work if this was taken to court for irs? Would I need it signed by the landlord? If the landlord refuses to meet with me to recieve rent what can I do?EDIT:Hey guys, great advice! Really appreciate it all, Some more info I forgot to include is, I pay rent early every month, I actually have to pester my roommate to give me the utility bill. My roommates and the landlord barely speak english and only speak cantonese so its hard for me to communicate with them besides basic stuff. I do live in california so apparently it is illegal for him to refuse a check unless one has bounced? It hasnt Anyways, really appreciate all the advice, and im going to look for a new place soon just gotta save up money since I got this place really cheap and cant afford the 1k a month at another place :XAnd from my understanding, the roommate is listed as the main tenant, and then the rest of us are sub tenants?  <response>: If he refuses to meet with you and give receipts,refuse to pay set money aside in account. What can he do, sue you? Umm yes judge he is willing to pay, but he wants a receipt, or he want to pay with a check. You would be fine. Not having a payment record is bad for you if things get shaky. Ask if he will meet half way with a money order. 