Comparison
CertRent vs Boom for LA renters: check AB 2747 first
In Los Angeles, AB 2747 requires covered landlords (buildings with 16 or more units, plus smaller buildings owned by a REIT, corporation or corporate-member LLC that owns more than one rental building; assisted housing developments are exempt) to offer tenants optional on-time rent reporting, for a fee of no more than their actual cost or $10 a month, whichever is less — so the first move before paying anyone is asking your landlord whether they already offer it. If they do not, or your building is exempt, here is how Boom compares to CertRent.
| CertRent | Boom | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A verified renter profile + rent-history platform, in LA | A dedicated rent-reporting service |
| Bureaus reported to | Tri-bureau (planned, not yet live) | All three (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) |
| Bank-verified | Yes, via Plaid (at launch) | Yes |
| Reports past rent (lookback) | No | Yes, as a paid add-on |
| Shareable profile a landlord can view | Yes — the core product (opens at launch; waitlist now) | No — reporting only shows on your credit file |
| Ownership-checked landlord references | Yes, against LA County/Assessor records (at launch) | No — not part of the product |
| AB 2747 compliance check for your building | Built into the LA rent-reporting guide | Not addressed |
Competitor details checked 2026-09-24 against their own public websites. Features and prices change, so confirm on their site before you sign up. CertRent accounts are waitlist-only for now: verified profiles, bank verification and rent certificates open at launch, and rent reporting is planned. Guides, templates and building lookups are free today.
When Boom makes sense
If your building is not covered by AB 2747 (for example, 15 or fewer units owned by an individual or a non-corporate owner, or an assisted housing development), or your landlord has not made the offer, and you specifically want a lookback on rent you already paid before this year, Boom does that and CertRent does not.
Where CertRent is the better fit
If you just want your ongoing rent verified and a real profile a Los Angeles landlord can view before you even apply, CertRent is built to provide that from one bank connection once accounts open (waitlist now) — plus a downloadable rent certificate and references checked against real ownership records.