How do I put my rent assist benefit if I don't have rent receipts from my landlord?

[pamelapiabarr]

My previous landlord in Dauphin did not give me receipts whenever I pay the rent. When I applied for rent assist here in Manitoba,  he just filled out the form for the landlords because his lease contract does not provide complete details of the rent. Recently, I found out he passed away so I don't know how can I get a copy of my payments from him. I moved to Portage la Prairie and I was trying to contact him until I found out he passed away so I don't know how to put it in filing my income tax. 

[TurboTaxSusan]

You would have to contact the CRA and see if they would take something else as proof that you paid rent. You can call them at 1-800-959-8281.