He is probably not reporting your rental payments as income. Just save the deposit slips and that will serve as proof of payment for your rent. Even if you don't have a copy of the agreement you can still prove your residency status because you receive mail there and your bank statements and bills are probably addressed to you at that address. Keep a file with all that documentation. As a resident, lease agreement signed or not, he has to serve you with a proper eviction notice in accordance with your local landlord-ten...

He is probably not reporting your rental payments as income. Just save the deposit slips and that will serve as proof of payment for your rent. Even if you don't have a copy of the agreement you can still prove your residency status because you receive mail there and your bank statements and bills are probably addressed to you at that address. Keep a file with all that documentation. As a resident, lease agreement signed or not, he has to serve you with a proper eviction notice in accordance with your local landlord-tenant code if he wanted to kick you out of the house.

As far as the copy of the lease agreement goes, federal law entitiles you to a copy of any document that you affix your signature to. If you can, have an attorney write a letter demanding that document from him. You may also try to contact the law firm noted on the letterhead. Be polite and explain that you attempted to obtain a copy from your landlord but were unable to. If they refuse to help you and your landlord still doesn't budge, you might consider moving. It sounds like your landlord is a bit shady. Be sure to document all communications with anyone regarding this matter and retain copies of such in a safe place.

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Since you didn't indicate what state or country you reside in, here's a rental agreement in Canada. For the most part, rental agreements between tenant and landlord have similarties to other states and countries. Some "lanagues" in these rental agreements may various a little state by state.
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THIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP EXISTS. CONSULT A LAWYER IN YOUR STATE FOR LEGAL ADVICE
Since you didn't indicate what state or country you reside in, here's a rental agreement in Canada. For the most part, rental agreements between tenant and landlord have similarties to other states and countries. Some "lanagues" in these rental agreements may various a little state by state.

The Rental Agreement
When you rent a place, the landlord will usually ask you to sign a rental agreement, commonly known as a "lease". While the term "lease" is commonly used, a lease is just one form of rental agreement. In this section, you will learn about the "rental agreement", which may be a written lease or a verbal rental agreement.

Both tenants and landlords have rights and obligations, whether they have signed a written lease or not. Nonetheless, a written rental agreement or lease that clearly specifies what a landlord and a tenant agree to when renting a property is still a good idea.

A rental agreement should stipulate the obligations of both the landlord and tenant(s). This will include when rent is due, who is responsible for utilities and other costs and who is responsible for maintenance of the premises and the property. Some agreements also stipulate whether parking is provided, if pets and/or smoking are allowed and who is responsible for specific maintenance activities, such as shoveling snow and cutting grass. If a particular appliance, feature, etc. is important to you, have it included in the lease to ensure everyone is aware of what has been agreed to.

A tenant or landlord can obtain a standard form lease or rental agreement from most provincial authorities in charge of housing.

When you are ready to rent with a landlord, you will agree on the specific terms of your tenancy and these terms will make up your "rental agreement", whether you have an oral or written agreement. In most cases, the landlord will likely have a written agreement for both parties to sign. This written agreement is often a lease form provided by the province.

You still have rights under the tenancy legislation for your province or territory and you retain the rights set out under the Human Rights regulations for your province.

Keeping this in mind, you should expect a rental agreement to stipulate the following terms:

the names of the landlord and tenant(s);
the address of the rental property;
the agreed upon monthly rent, with or without utilities, parking, cable;
when the rent is due, for example, on the first day of each month;
the amount and terms of the deposit, if applicable;
which repairs are your responsibility and your obligation to do repairs at the request of the landlord;
the term of rental period, typically one-year, (month-to-month, or week-to-week);
the notice period that the tenant is required to give when terminating a tenancy, such as, 60 days notice to terminate;
the amount of the (security or damage deposits), if applicable;
subletting rules;
allowable rent increases;
specific restrictions, such as no boarders, pets, smoking, waterbeds;
when and how a landlord can enter the residential premises;
conditions for termination of a lease;
terms for dispute resolution: late payment, damage and repairs, eviction;
emergency contact information for tenant and landlord (include phone, fax and email)

Rental agreements, whether oral or written, define the legal rights and responsibilities for both the landlord and the tenant. This is important when conflicts develop between the landlord and tenant.

When a problem occurs, both the landlord and the tenant must follow the proper steps to resolve the issue.

For example, a landlord cannot lock a tenant out of a unit for non-payment of rent due to a rent dispute, but must follow the proper eviction procedures in his or her jurisdiction. Similarly, a tenant cannot simply withhold a rent payment due to a dispute. In this situation the tenant must contact the appropriate rental authority and follow the steps that are outlined for the jurisdiction.

If your deposit cheque is accepted by a landlord, make sure you get a receipt with the address of the apartment, the landlord's name and the name and phone number of the person who accepted your cheque
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Here's an similiar situation to yours that I discovered online.--Click on the link to read those responses.
Can my landlord withhold my lease?
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You have a bad landlord and I would get to work finding another place. Then, stiff the guy for at least one month given his failure to give you the agreement. He will not be able to sue you because the contract is not on paper. He is required to give you a copy of the signed contract for your protection, which is why he is not doing it. He is up to no good and you'd better get away from him.