These documents need to be submitted to the employer. Along with the declaration, one needs to also obtain 'Form 60' duly filled by your landlord. This must be confirmed before deciding on a house for rent. It is important to share rent receipts with the employer to claim HRA exemption for monthly rent paid above ₹3,000 This helps you keep track of the transactions in a seamless manner.
If it is a shared accommodation, then all the details must be mentioned in the agreement, along with the number of tenants, ratio of how rent and utility bills are to be divided.One must have a valid rent agreement - the agreement has to have all the relevant details including monthly rent, time period of agreement or any utility bills.