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The best rent reporting services

As renters, part of your financial obligation is to pay your rent on-time every month. But paying rent can also do more than keep your landlords happy; it can also help you build your credit score and strengthen your financial history. With a robust rent reporting service, renters can have their on-time payments submitted to one of the three major credit bureaus and go towards improving their credit score.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renter

How Realtors Can Help You Find Rentals

A Realtor or real estate agent helps renters find suitable property to rent. How much an agent will do for you will depend on their service agreement and the amount you're willing to pay for the service.

Eva Hatzenbihler
Author
10 Facts Renters Need to Know about Credit Scores
Renter

What to know about a soft credit check

Credit scores are often complex, and as a renter, it's important to understand how credit will impact your housing experience. We've listed ten facts you need to know about your credit score to ensure you're setting yourself up to land your next dream apartment.

RentSpree Staff

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What is the Renter’s Bill of Rights?

Understand the renter's bill of rights and how it aims to protect tenants by outlining their key housing protections and guarantees.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

What to know about rent control

If it feels like everyone's talking about rent control, you're not alone. In this article, we'll dive into what rent control is as well as its advantages and disadvantages.

Nadja Brandt
PR Director
Renter

The renter's guide on how to pay rent

From paper checks in the mail to digital payment portals, there are a number of ways renters can pay their rent on the first of each month. We'll go over five different rent payment options to help you determine which method is the best for you.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

How to get credit for the rent you pay

As a renter, you can get credit for the rent you pay consistently and on time. It doesn’t happen automatically, and you can’t just contact the credit bureaus directly to report your payment—you need the assistance of a rent reporting service.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renter

Build your credit by reporting past rent payments

If you’ve rented for six months or more, you have an excellent opportunity to build your credit. You can report past rent payments through a rent reporting service to the credit bureaus, and your rental history will appear on your credit report.

Eva Hatzenbihler
Author
Renter

How long does a bad rental history stay on your record?

A bad rental history can negatively impact your ability to rent a home, as landlords and property managers often conduct background checks on prospective tenants. But what constitutes a bad rental history and how long do those issues stay on your record?

RentSpree Staff
Renter

How to remove an eviction from a tenant screening report

An eviction on your tenant screening report can make it even more challenging to secure a new home. However, it's not impossible to have the eviction removed from your report. In this article, we will discuss how to remove an eviction from your tenant screening report.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

What is a security deposit?

A security deposit is one of several expenses renters should expect to pay before moving into their next apartment. In this article, we'll go over what a security deposit is, why landlords ask for a deposit, and tips for renters to ensure they get their entire security deposit back when it's time to move out.

RentSpree Staff
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Renter

Do landlords do background checks?

Every landlord has their own screening process for potential tenants. However, the majority of landlords do perform some form of background check before renting out their property.

RentSpree Staff