Contact your current and former landlords or property managers
Request a written rental ledger or tenant payment history
Ask for copies of lease agreements and renewal documents
Check your online tenant portal for payment records
Review bank statements or rent payment receipts
Request a tenant screening report from a rental history service
Obtain a reference letter from each landlord
Contact your local housing authority if records are unavailable
Use canceled checks, money order stubs, or payment confirmations as proof
Keep a personal file of addresses, dates, and landlord contact information