The article discusses how rent payments can impact credit scores under certain conditions, particularly through rent reporting services that can help those with little or no credit history. It also highlights potential issues with debt collection related to unpaid rent and the consumer financial protection bureau's role in addressing rental debt complaints.

Chief credit analyst at LendingTree discussing rent reporting.

Senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center providing insights on rent reporting and debt collection.

Agency that began accepting complaints about rental debt collection.

rent reporting platform that charges fees to report rental payments.