RENT Magazine Q1'26

WHY RENT REPORTING HAS BECOME A GAME CHANGER

Most tenants want good credit. They want lower interest rates, more access to lending, and better opportunities.

Rent is paid more consistently Late payments are more proactively communicated Long-term non-payment declines Both parties understand what’s expected each month The rental experience becomes more transparent and accountable When rent affects credit scores the same way other major payments do:

Rent impacts my future so I pay it on time.

Rent Reporting isn’t about penalty; it’s about priority. Instead of “I’ll pay when I can,” the mindset becomes:

“ISN’T RENT REPORTING ONLY FOR LARGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES?”

This was true until recently. Large management firms have used Rent Reporting for years because it works.

But now, technology has changed the landscape. Companies like FrontLobby have made Rent Reporting accessible across the rental industry, giving small and mid-sized landlords access to a tool once reserved for major operators. Landlords with 1 tenant or 10,000+ tenants can implement Rent Reporting quickly without disrupting their day-to-day. It’s affordable, automated, and designed to run quietly in the background. Rent Reporting is no longer a “corporate tool.” It’s a professional standard, and small and mid-sized landlords are adopting it the fastest.

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