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Rental definition

Rent ledger

A transaction record of charges, payments, credits, adjustments, and balances for a rental account. It differs from a rent roll summarizing leases.

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Where it matters

Keep dates and payment status clear, reconcile to receipts, and preserve corrections rather than overwriting the history.

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