In plain English
It is a running account for a tenancy. It records the rent amounts charged, the payments made, and any unpaid balance over time.
In context
Here, “rent ledger” labels the account record that shows rent charges, payments, and any amount still owed for the tenancy over time.
- Situation
- Signing leases, communicating with property managers, and tracking tenancy administration
- What it communicates
- labels the account record showing rent charges and payments
Meaning limits
The term alone does not establish whether any unpaid amount is disputed, overdue, or final.
Examples
“The rent ledger showed six monthly charges, five payments, and a balance of £240 still owed for that tenancy.”
“After the tenant paid in cash, the agent entered the amount in the rent ledger.”