RentSmart Boston

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Does the property you are looking at have issues? RentSmart compiles data from the city’s Inspectional Services Department and Boston 311 to give renters access to property violations, maintenance requests, and more that provide prospective renters and homeowners with data about Boston’s properties. RentSmart Boston gives prospective tenants a more complete picture of the apartments they are considering renting. The tool prompts users for an address and generates a report to assist prospective tenants in understanding any previous issues with the property, including:

• Housing violations
• Building violations
• Enforcement violations
• Housing complaints
• Sanitation requests
• Civic maintenance requests

Students in particular can be at risk for living in unsafe housing, as code violations often go unreported due to high unit turnover among students. RentSmart Boston is a valuable tool for students and families to ensure that they are renting responsibly.