Can landlords see your credit score?

No, landlords cannot see your full credit score directly. What they can do is request your credit report with your permission. From that, they can see:

  • Your payment history
  • Outstanding debts and loans
  • Collections or bankruptcies
  • Number of recent credit inquiries

They usually use this information to assess your creditworthiness, which helps them decide if you’re likely to pay rent on time. Most landlords just get a credit report summary or a rental score, not your exact numeric score.

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