RentHound Terms of Service & Legal Disclosures
Effective Date: October 1, 2026 | Last Updated: October 2026
Mandatory Legal & Non-Attorney Disclaimer (UPL Notice)
RENTHOUND IS NOT A LAW FIRM, ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICE, OR COLLECTION AGENCY. RENTHOUND DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE, LITIGATION STRATEGY, OR FORMAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Use of RentHound, including the post-judgment interest calculator, statutory RAG guides, pleading generation tools, and skip-tracing services, does not create an attorney-client relationship. All document templates and statutory citations are provided as self-help administrative drafting aids. Users must review all generated forms and confirm local court rules, jurisdictional formatting requirements, and filing procedures with a licensed attorney in their state.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By registering for an account, accessing the RentHound application, generating court documents, or utilizing the Recovery Exchange marketplace, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not access or use the platform.
2. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) & Capacity Declarations
Users generating demand letters or communicating with judgment debtors agree to comply strictly with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq. ("FDCPA"), CFPB Regulation F (12 CFR Part 1006), and applicable state consumer collection acts.
First-Party Creditors (Original Landlords): Landlords collecting back rent judgments owed directly to their own entity are generally first-party creditors under federal law, but must refrain from deceptive, harassing, or unconscionable practices.
Third-Party Agents (Property Managers / Assignees): Property management companies, third-party recovery agents, and debt buyers must accurately designate their role during intake to ensure mandatory 1692g validation notices and Mini-Miranda disclaimers are inserted into generated pleadings.
3. Skip Tracing & FCRA Permitted Purpose Certification
Before submitting any query for debtor location, workplace verification, or asset discovery via our integrated skip tracing engine, you must certify under penalty of perjury that:
- You hold a valid, unexpired final judicial judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
- The search is conducted solely to locate assets or execute lawful post-judgment recovery (e.g., wage garnishment, bank attachment, county lien).
- You will not use the data for consumer credit, employment, or tenant screening purposes.
4. Recovery Exchange & Assignment Marketplace
When listing an uncollected judgment on the RentHound Recovery Exchange:
- Warranty of Title: You represent and warrant that you are the lawful owner of the judgment, that it is free of undisclosed liens, and has not been satisfied in whole or part.
- Execution of Assignment: Accepting a buyout or contingency offer generates an enforceable Assignment of Judgment transferring enforcement rights and proceeds pursuant to the selected terms.
5. Referral Program Terms
RentHound referral rewards ("Give 1 Month, Get 1 Month") apply exclusively as subscription credits against future Pro or Enterprise plan billing cycles. Referral credits possess no cash redemption value, are non-transferable, and may not be sold or brokered. Self-referrals or fraudulent multi-account creation will result in immediate termination of all associated accounts.
6. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL RENTHOUND, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF COURT REJECTIONS, STATUTE OF LIMITATION EXPIRATIONS, LOSS OF COLLECTIBILITY, OR PROCEDURAL ERRORS IN USER-GENERATED FILINGS.