The modern way to rent
Rent confidently.
Live freely.
CertRent turns your identity, rent history, income and references into one verified profile Chicago landlords trust — free to start.
to start
in minutes
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Your verified profile
- Identity verified
- Bank-confirmed rent history
- Verified income
- Ownership-checked references
New Rent Certificates — a free, bank-verified, QR-checkable proof of your rent-payment history — for benefits, taxes, a loan, or a new landlord.
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A Better Way to Rent
Everything you need.
None of the roadblocks.
We take care of the financial roadblocks so you can say “yes” to the right home.
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Your Chicago Renter Rights
The RLTO's security-deposit interest, heat ordinance, and repair rules, explained.
Know your rights
Does Illinois Have Rent Control?
What state law actually says about rent control and when it can apply.
Check the law
Does the RLTO Cover Me?
Owner-occupied buildings with 6 units or fewer are exempt — here's how to tell.
Learn how it worksBuilt for renters the credit system can’t see.
Our promise
We’re just getting started — and we won’t pad our numbers or rent reviews to look bigger. CertRent verifies what’s real and shows landlords only what you choose to share.
— CertRent, for Chicago renters
For landlords
A landlord? Screen tenants free — no fake pay stubs.
Request verified applications (bank-confirmed income, real ID, references checked against Cook County property records), look up any building's owner of record — all free.
- ✓ Verified applications — no fake docs
- ✓ Who-owns-my-building lookup
- ✓ Free RLTO summary + deposit-interest templates
- ✓ Free tools for Illinois law
- ✓ Free forever