Frequently Asked Questions

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Tenant Transparency is a community-driven platform where renters can share their rental experiences and access information about properties and landlords before signing a lease. 

Users submit rental experiences, including property conditions and landlord interactions. Submissions are reviewed and added to a growing database that helps future renters make informed decisions. 

 We are actively building our database. If your property is not available yet, you can submit a report to help grow the platform. Search functionality and expanded listings will continue to improve as more data is added. 

Our platform is community powered. If a property hasn’t been reported yet, it will not appear. You can be the first to submit a report and help others. 

 Yes. You can choose how your report is displayed:

• Anonymous 
• First name only 
• Private (not published) Your personal contact information is never publicly shared without your consent.

All submissions are reviewed before being published. While we do not independently verify every detail, we moderate content to ensure it is relevant, respectful, and based on real experiences. 

This feature is planned for future updates. Our goal is to create a balanced system where both tenants and landlords can engage transparently.

You can report a range of experiences, including:

• Maintenance issues 
• Safety concerns 
• Pest problems 
• Lease transparency 
• Rent or fee concerns 
• Security deposit issues 
• Landlord communication 

Tenant Transparency is currently launching and building its foundation in Chicago. However, the platform is designed to support renters nationwide.

You can submit a rental experience from anywhere in the United States. As more users contribute, the database will continue to expand city by city, making property information accessible across the country.

Yes. Submitting reports and accessing information is free for users.

You can join our waitlist to receive updates, new features, and alerts as the platform grows.

You can support by:

• Submitting a rental experience 
• Sharing the platform with others 
• Joining the waitlist 
• Partnering or collaborating with us

Yes. If you need to update or remove your submission, you can contact us and we will review your request 

Tenant Transparency is an informational platform. We encourage users to share truthful, firsthand experiences. All content is moderated to reduce false or misleading information. 

Unlike traditional rental platforms, Tenant Transparency focuses on tenant experiences, giving renters a voice and helping others avoid unknown risks before leasing