What property managers see in a Rentell Report | Rentell

One of the biggest frustrations in renting is not knowing what happens after you apply.

You upload documents, pay another screening fee, and wait. Most renters never get a clear look at the same report a property manager reviews.

Rentell is being built to change that.

With a Rentell Report, renters and property managers see the same portable screening report. No hidden version. No separate “landlord-only” file. Just one verified report that renters can review, share, and reuse during the application process.

Here’s what property managers typically see in a Rentell Report, how it works, and what stays private.

First, what is a Rentell Report?

A Rentell Report is a portable tenant screening report, sometimes called a PTSR.

In Colorado, portable reports are governed by HB23-1099. The law says property managers generally must accept a valid portable screening report instead of charging a new screening fee, with some exceptions.  

A valid portable report includes key screening components like:

• Identity verification

• Income verification

• Credit history

• Criminal back check

• Eviction history

Colorado law also requires the report to be recent, complete, and accessible to the property manager at no cost.  

Acceptance of the report is not the same as approval of the application. Property managers still apply their own screening criteria and make their own decisions.  

What information does a property manager see?

Here’s the high-level breakdown of what a property manager may review in a Rentell Report.

Identity verification

The report includes confirmation that your identity was verified through document and selfie checks.

This can include:

• Your name

• Address history

• Date of birth

• Verification status

• Whether identity checks passed or need review

The goal is to help confirm that the applicant is a real person and that the report belongs to them.

Property managers see the verification results, not the raw verification process itself.

Credit information

Property managers see’s a summary of your credit report and they have the ability to download your full report, including:

• Credit score

• Open accounts

• Payment history indicators

• Credit utilization

• Collections or delinquency information

• Previous addresses tied to credit history

Depending on the report type, they may also see account-level summaries for revolving credit, installment loans, or mortgages.

Rentell is designed to help renters see the same credit information a property manager sees. We only do a soft credit pull to avoid harming your credit score. That transparency matters because screening reports can directly affect housing decisions.

Income and employment verification

Income verification helps confirm your ability to pay the rent on the home you’re applying for. Rentell verifies income by securely connecting to your payroll or bank.

Depending on the verification method, a report may include:

• Employer names

• Employment status

• Estimated gross income

• Net income

• Pay frequency

• Length of employment

• Income consistency indicators

Some income reports may also show confidence levels tied to recurring deposits or payroll patterns.

In Colorado, there are limits on how property managers can use income information during screening. For many applicants, landlords generally can’t require income above 200% of annual rent.  

Criminal and eviction history

If criminal or eviction history is part of a property manager’s screening criteria, the report may include public-record results tied to prior jurisdictions.

That can include:

• Criminal records

• Eviction filings

• Address history

• Record status updates

• Ongoing disputes or challenges

Some records may show whether a renter has challenged the accuracy of a result.

That matters because renters have the right to dispute inaccurate information under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).  

Rental history

Rental history may include:

• Prior addresses

• Reported rental timelines

• Previous housing-related public records

• Screening-related rental history information

Colorado law limits how far back certain rental and credit history can be considered during screening. In many cases, landlords can’t consider rental or credit history older than seven years.  

What property managers don’t see

A Rentell Report is designed to share the information needed for screening without exposing unnecessary private data.

Property managers do not receive:

• Bank login credentials

• Full payroll account access

Rentell verifies information and shares the screening results needed for review.  

Renters see the same report

One important difference with portable screening is transparency.

Traditionally, renters often pay for screening without seeing the full report a property manager reviews.

Rentell is being built so renters can review the same report before sharing it. That helps create a more level playing field during the application process.

Renters can securely invite a property manager to view the report or download a PDF version to share directly.

Why this matters

Tenant screening already exists in most rental applications. Portable screening doesn’t add new checks.

It gives renters more visibility into information that’s already being reviewed and helps reduce repeat screening fees during the 30-day report window.

In short:

• Renters can see what’s being shared

• Property managers receive a portable report with required screening components

• The same report can be reused across applications during the valid reporting period

That’s the idea behind portable screening in Colorado: more clarity, less repetition.

Final thoughts

A Rentell Report is designed to make screening feel less like a black box.

Property managers still make rental decisions using their own criteria. Rentell doesn’t approve or deny applicants. Rentell verifies information and provides a portable screening report renters can review and reuse.