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.

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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.

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 rent payment.

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.
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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, 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.

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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.

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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

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

TOP QUESTIONS

Things You Need To Know


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 confirm whether rent was paid on time or late. This information becomes part of the Tenant’s credit history, helping reward responsible behaviour while encouraging consistent, on time payments.

Which Credit Bureaus does FrontLobby report rent payments to?

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

Can I report a Tenant for unpaid rent or rental debt?

Yes. Through FrontLobby’s Debt Reporting service, Landlords can report unpaid rent and outstanding rental debt. This creates a record within the Credit Bureau network, encouraging repayment while helping protect other Landlords from high risk Tenants.

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.

Do I need my Tenant's permission to report their rent payments?

For ongoing Rent Reporting, Tenant consent is required in Canada. However, unpaid rent or rental debt can typically be reported without consent when it is part of a legitimate collection effort. FrontLobby provides tools and guidance to help support proper compliance.

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

Rent Reporting attracts responsible Tenants who want to build their credit and encourages consistent, on time payments. It creates accountability, reduces late payments, and supports better communication. Over time, this leads to stronger Tenant relationships and a more reliable rental portfolio.

Do You Still Have Questions?

If you still have questions, FrontLobby offers support through chat, email, phone, and its online Help Center. The Help Center is a great place to start, with step by step guides, videos, and helpful articles designed to answer common questions quickly. You can also contact the FrontLobby support team directly by email at support@frontlobby.com, request a callback through this online form, use the live chat feature available in your account, or call 1-877-567-6929 for additional assistance.

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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