A "rent cheque" refers to a payment made by a tenant to their landlord to cover the cost of rent. It is like a regular check or direct deposit specifically for paying rent. Full definition
By looking at the rent - to - mortgage ratio, we can see that an average monthly rent cheque would more than cover a mortgage payment. (moneysense.ca)
Whatever the reason — from repeatedly bounced rent cheques, to smashed up granite countertops, to stolen furnaces — getting rid of a tenant from hell can be frustrating, expensive and, quite frankly, confusing. (moneysense.ca)
A tenant who couriers a late rent cheque will not be admonished for making a late payment but for wasting money on a courier. (canadianbusiness.com)