RENT Magazine Q1'26

HOW TO TALK ABOUT RENT REPORTING WITH TENANTS

The conversation should feel supportive, not punitive.

It can help build or strengthen credit. A good credit score can improve access to renting, lending, and lower interest rates. Positive payment history shows reliability to future landlords and lenders. It gives credit for one of their biggest monthly expenses Here are the key points to explain:

When you pay rent on time, you build credit history and can improve your score over time. It’s a benefit and a record of your reliability.

Then, you can use a simple message that works well:

This positions Rent Reporting as a tool that rewards responsible tenants and supports their long-term financial health.

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