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Tenancies

Move a tenant in and create their first bills

Save the agreed rent, deposit, dates and charges before taking money.

Reviewed 12 November 2026 · Step-by-step guide

Where to start

Tenancies → New tenancy, or an available unit → Create tenancy

Before you begin

Add the unit and tenant first. Check the actual agreement and any existing payment records.

RentRows tenancy screen with fictional example records; Tenancies → New tenancy, or an available unit → Create tenancy
Fictional example records. Select the screenshot to open it at full size. Your names, dates and balances will differ.

Follow the steps

  1. 01

    Select the correct tenant and available unit. Check the actual move-in date and monthly rent.

  2. 02

    Set the due day and the first rent month to bill. Review the first-month amount; RentRows does not assume a part-month discount.

  3. 03

    Enter the deposit actually agreed: none, a fixed amount or the configured rent-based amount. A deposit requirement is not a deposit receipt.

  4. 04

    Agency users can review any agreed agency fee and who receives it. Landlord workspaces do not need an agency fee.

  5. 05

    Review the opening charges before saving. Record money already received against the exact bills afterwards. Attach the signed agreement if available.

Check the result

The tenancy appears as active, the unit is occupied, and the intended opening bills are visible.

Keep going

Still need help?

Tell support which screen you are on, what you expected and what happened. Include a bill or receipt number where useful. Never send passwords, payment credentials or email confirmation links.

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