Rent Reporting
Creates Accountability

When rent is reported to the Credit Bureaus, it 
becomes a priority. Tenants are more likely to pay
on time, missed payments decrease, and you gain
more control over your rent. 

When rent is reported to the Credit Bureaus, it becomes a priority. Tenants are more likely to pay on time, missed payments decrease, and you gain more control over your rent. 

THE PROBLEM

Rent Isn’t Prioritized

If rent is not connected to credit, it is easy to ignore. As payments fall behind,
Landlords are left with few options and the system begins to break down.

THE SOLUTION

Rent Reporting Services

When you report rent payments to the Credit Bureaus, on-time payments are
rewarded, and missed payments carry consequences.

Why Reporting to Credit Bureaus Works

Credit changes behaviour. The moment rent shows up on a Credit
Report, Tenants treat it like every other bill they can’t afford to miss.

Credit changes behaviour. The moment rent shows up on a Credit Report, Tenants treat it like every other bill they can’t afford to miss.

How It Works

Rent payments are reported monthly to the major Credit
Bureaus.

Reported rent creates a tradeline on a Tenant’s Credit
Report.

Both, on-time and unpaid rent become visible to future
Lenders and Landlords.

Reporting unpaid rent does not require consent, reporting
on-time rent does require Tenant consent. Read our legal
framework
to learn why.

The Impact

You attract reliable Tenants willing to tie their rental payments to their Credit Report.

Tenants get to build credit with every on-time monthly rent payment they make.

Monthly rent payments become a financial priority, just like credit cards or bank loans.

Delinquencies drop and rent payments become consistent
because credit is important.

How It Works

Rent payments are reported monthly to the major Credit Bureaus.

Reported rent creates a tradeline on a Tenant’s Credit Report.

Both, on-time and unpaid rent become visible to future Lenders and Landlords.

Reporting unpaid rent does not require consent, reporting
on-time rent does require Tenant consent. Read our legal framework to learn why.

The Impact

You attract reliable Tenants willing to tie their rental payments to their Credit Report.

Tenants get to build credit with every on-time monthly rent payment they make.

Monthly rent payments become a financial priority, just like credit cards or bank loans.

Delinquencies drop and rent payments become consistent
because credit is important.

RENT USED TO BE INVISIBLE TO THE CREDIT SYSTEM

We Invented Rent Reporting in Canada

We introduced Rent Reporting in Canada to give Landlords a clear, compliant
way to create accountability.

FrontLobby

Alternatives

Reports to all 3 Credit Bureaus

Reviewed by Privacy Commissioner of Canada

PIPEDA Compliant

Works for 1 or 1000+ units

Optional software integration, not mandatory

On-time rent helps Tenants build credit

Late rent affects Tenant’s credit

Free membership option

Invented Rent Reporting in Canada

RENT USED TO BE INVISIBLE TO THE CREDIT SYSTEM

We Invented Rent Reporting in Canada

We introduced Rent Reporting in Canada to give Landlords a clear, compliant way to create accountability.

FrontLobby

Alternatives

Reports to all 3 Credit Bureaus

Reviewed by Privacy Commissioner of Canada

PIPEDA Compliant

Works for 1 or 1000+ units

Optional software integration, not mandatory

On-time rent helps Tenants build credit

Late rent affects Tenant’s credit

Free membership option

Invented Rent Reporting in Canada

Alternatives

Reports to all 3 Credit Bureaus

Reviewed by Privacy Commissioner of Canada

PIPEDA Compliant

Works for 1 or 1000+ units

Optional software integration, not mandatory

On-time rent helps Tenants build credit

Late rent affects Tenant’s credit

Free membership option

Invented Rent Reporting in Canada

Only Platform Reporting to All 3 Credit Bureaus

We are the leaders in compliant Rent Reporting, backed by
Canada’s first rental tradeline study. Read the study here.

We are the leaders in compliant Rent Reporting, backed by Canada’s first rental tradeline study. Read the study here.

SIMPLE SET UP

Getting Started Takes Minutes, Not Days

You can start reporting rent in just a few minutes, no integration
required, it works with your current process.

Create Your Free Account

Get set up in under
10 minutes.

Add Properties & Tenants

Enter your rental units and
set up Tenants.

Start Rent Reporting

Rent Payments are reported to
Credit Bureaus each month.

Create Your Free Account

Get set up in under 10 minutes.

Add Properties & Tenants

Enter your rental units and
set up Tenants.

Start Rent Reporting

Rent Payments are reported to Credit automatically Bureaus each month.

What Changes When Rent Is Reported

Landlords experience fewer delinquencies, stronger Tenant
relationships and better recovery of unpaid rent.

Rent Gets Prioritized

When rent impacts credit, it gets taken seriously. If Tenants fall behind, they are more likely to catch up and communicate because they know it will affect their credit.

Attract Reliable Tenants

Rent Reporting appeals to applicants who care about their credit and their financial commitments. These Tenants are more likely to pay on time and stay on track.

Debts Don't Just Disappear

If a Tenant moves out with an outstanding balance we’ll move the rental tradeline to a collections line for you. Future Lenders and Landlords will be able to see the debt owed.

BUILT FOR EVERY TYPE OF LANDLORD

One Platform. Any Portfolio Size.

Whether you manage one unit or thousands, FrontLobby adapts to
how you operate.

Small Landlords

Start reporting rent in minutes
with no minimum unit count
or required technology.

Growing Portfolios

Manage multiple properties, track performance and keep things organized.

Property Managers

Integrations, bulk reporting and dedicated support to fit your
workflow.

Integrations Available

API Access

Enterprise Grade Secutiry

Enterprise Ready

If you manage over 500 units, we can help you integrate with
your current systems.

Rent Reporting Services for Every Size Landlord

Start Rent Reporting no matter your size or technology stack. We make it easy for every Landlord to report to the Credit Bureaus.

Integrations Available

API Access

Enterprise Grade Security

What Landlords See Happen

What Happens When Rent Gets Reported

Landlords are using FrontLobby to create accountability, improve on-time
payments, and recover unpaid rent.

Rent Reporting creates accountability, improves on-time payments, and helps reduce missed rent across your rentals.

TOP QUESTIONS

Things You Need To Know

Everything you need to know about pricing, compliance, and how
FrontLobby works.

If you’re wondering how it works, what’s allowed, or what to expect, you’re in the right place.

How does Rent Reporting for Landlords work?

Rent Reporting allows Landlords to submit Tenant payment data through FrontLobby, which is then reported to participating Credit Bureaus. Each month, you simply confirm whether rent was paid on time or missed, helping encourage consistent payments and create accountability.

Which Credit Bureaus does FrontLobby report rent payments to?

In Canada, FrontLobby reports rent payment data to Equifax, TransUnion, and the Landlord Credit Bureau. This multi bureau approach helps ensure Tenant payment history is visible and meaningful.

Can a Landlord report unpaid rent or a rental debt?

Yes. Landlords can report both unpaid rent and rental debt to participating Credit Bureaus through FrontLobby.

For current Tenants, Landlords use Rent Reporting to report ongoing on-time or missed rent payments each month. For former Tenants who have moved out owing money, Landlords can use Debt Reporting to report outstanding rental debt after move out.

Is it legal to report Tenant rent payments to a Credit Bureau in Canada?

Yes. Rent Reporting is legal in Canada when done in compliance with privacy laws such as PIPEDA and applicable provincial regulations. FrontLobby is designed to help Landlords report rent payments and rental debt in a compliant and structured way.

Does a Landlord need a Tenant's consent to report their rent payments?

For on-time Rent Reporting that helps build a Tenant’s credit history, Tenant consent is required. FrontLobby includes a simple consent process during setup to help Landlords report rent compliantly.

When rent goes unpaid, consent is not required. Landlords can report outstanding rental debt through FrontLobby for collection purposes, including after a Tenant has moved out. A court order or judgment is not required for Debt Reporting. View our Legal Framework.

How does Rent Reporting help Landlords attract and keep better Tenants?

Rent Reporting helps attract Tenants who care about their credit and want their payments recognized. These Tenants are more likely to pay on time, communicate when issues arise, and take their lease obligations seriously.

It also helps create stronger long-term accountability throughout the tenancy. When rent is connected to the credit system, payments become more consistent and responsible Tenants have an added reason to stay on track.

Do You Still Have Questions?

Great, we want to hear from you.

You can reach us directly by email at support@frontlobby.com, request a callback through this online form, or use the live chat feature available in your account.

Our Help Center is also a great resource, with step-by-step guides, videos, and helpful articles designed to answer common questions quickly.

If Rent Isn't Reported,
It Doesn't Matter.

From screening to reporting to recovery, everything works together to help you get paid and stay in control.

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Notice to Applicant for Rent Reporting

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