Rentec Direct is helping California landlords and property managers stay compliant with new credit reporting laws that require landlords to report on-time rent payments to credit bureaus, through an integration with RentReporters.
Great news for California landlords and property managers who want to report rent payments to credit bureaus and help their renters boost their credit scores. Rentec Direct will help you instantly report on-time payments and adhere to the new California landlord-tenant law, AB 2747, about rent payment credit reporting.
Effective April 1, 2025, landlords of residential properties with 16+ units (or owners with multiple smaller properties) must offer tenants the option to report their on-time rent payments to a major credit bureau.
Rent Payment Credit Reporting in California
Rent payments are often someone’s largest monthly expense, and reporting this on-time payment can positively impact a renter’s credit score. Prior to this bill, California renters could request a landlord report their rent payments, but the landlord could choose to deny that request. This new California credit reporting law requires landlords to offer the rent payment credit reporting service to their tenants. California renters have the option to accept the service or request that their rent payment stop getting reported at any time.
Rentec Direct and RentReporters make it easier than ever to stay compliant and provide real value to your tenants.
Rentec Direct Automatically Reports Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus
Thankfully, Rentec Direct makes rent payment credit reporting extremely easy for California landlords. Through an established integration with RentReporters, you can automatically report all rent payments collected in California to all three major credit bureaus.
Here’s how it works:
- Rentec Direct seamlessly integrates with RentReporters, allowing landlords to offer rent reporting directly from their property management software. Tenants can opt in through their online portal—no paperwork, no extra effort.
- RentReporters takes it from there, reporting rent payments to major credit bureaus to help renters build their credit.
Rent payments recorded in your Rentec Direct account are automatically validated and sent to RentReporters to share with the major credit bureaus. This feature reports on-time rent payments to demonstrate financial responsibility to the credit bureaus, resulting in positive credit data.
All Rentec Direct clients have access to the RentReporters features at no additional cost, ensuring compliance for you and empowering your tenants to enhance their credit scores and take control of their financial future.
Don’t Own Rentals in California?
This policy may become adopted in the future in your state; be sure to stay informed of local landlord-tenant news. If you think it could be implemented in the future in your area, why not offer your tenants credit reporting now? It’s a great benefit that can set you apart from other properties! Plus, you will be ahead of the game if your state or municipality follows California’s lead.
People who do not use the RentReporters feature, need to manually report tenant rent payments. It also requires RentReporters to contact both the tenant and landlord to validate the payments – this manual process is extremely time consuming and can result in errors or non-compliance if any steps get missed along the way.
Rentec Direct automatically handles this process, significantly relieving this administrative task and giving you more time to focus on growing your business.
Rentec Direct tenants have a special deal with RentReports and are not required to pay the sign-up fee—that’s a $100 savings for your renters!
Additional Benefits for California Landlords and Renters with Instant Rent Payment Credit Reporting through Rentec Direct
- Free for You: The integration is provided at no additional cost to Rentec Direct clients.
- No Initial Signup Fee: Thanks to our integration, your tenants will save around $100 as the initial signup fee is waived, a gesture they will surely appreciate.
- Tenant Choice: It’s up to your tenants if they want to enroll and cancel whenever they like.
- Affordable for Tenants: RentReporters has a small monthly subscription fee for tenants, making it a cost-effective way to boost their credit scores with a cost of $10.95 per month (California renters only pay $10 per month).
- Hands-Free Reporting: Rentec Direct automatically sends payment data directly to RentReporters
- Higher Credit Scores: Tenants often see their credit scores improve in as little as 10 days.
- Less Work for You: Automation means fewer manual tasks and more free time.
Additional Requirements for AB 2747
Landlords must provide written notice about this option at lease signing and every year, including any fees (capped at $10/month) and opt-out details.
Only on-time payments will get reported to credit bureaus and tenants can opt out at any time, ensuring you remain compliant with California’s credit reporting landlord law.
Start Using Rentec Direct Rent Payment Credit Reporting Today
If you’re already a Rentec Direct client, let your tenants know you offer rent payment credit reporting in California through your Tenant Portal. Remind your tenants to sign up through the Tenant Portal to waive the RentReporters setup fee.
Learn more: Feature Spotlight | Rent Payment Credit Reporting with RentReporters & Rentec Direct
If you’re new to Rentec Direct, you can sign up for a free trial to check out all the features beyond rent payment credit reporting. Rentec Direct is a full-feature property management software platform that offers everything from online rent payments and full rental property accounting to maintenance request management and rental property marketing. Plus, you get access to the award-winning US-based customer service team that is available to you by phone, email, and chat to help you with any questions, including how to start using the RentReports feature right away.
Final Thoughts
Offering rent reporting isn’t just about checking a compliance box—it’s about standing out as a landlord who supports financial growth for their tenants. With Rentec Direct and RentReporters, you get a powerful, compliant, and tenant-friendly solution.
Stay ahead of AB 2747, boost your reputation, and help your renters thrive. It’s a win all around!