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Getting Started

New to Rent Butter? Start here — what to expect, how long the application takes, and what to have ready before you begin.

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Signing In and Getting Started

Help with your invitation, signing in, and finding the right application if you have more than one.

6 articles
Verifying Your Identity

Step-by-step help for uploading your ID and taking a verification selfie.

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Entering Your Personal Information

Guidance on filling out your name, contact info, address, and common questions about Social Security numbers.

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Verifying Your Income

Everything about proving your income — connecting your bank, linking payroll, or uploading documents.

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Your Current Rental

Help with entering your current landlord's information and verifying the rent you pay.

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About the Property You're Applying To

Help with entering the property you want to rent, your move-in date, and housing voucher details.

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Adding Other People to Your Application

How to add cosigners and occupants, and what's expected from each.

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Emergency Contact

Who to list as your emergency contact and why we ask.

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Pets and Vehicles

Adding your pets and vehicles to your application, plus information about service animals and pet policies.

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Application Fees

Application fees, promo codes, accepted payment methods, and refunds.

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Submitting and Tracking Your Application

Reviewing your application before you submit, checking your status, and making edits after submission.

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Application Results

What happens after a decision — approved, declined, or canceled — and how to get a copy of your report.

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Troubleshooting

Stuck? Common errors, login issues, and other problems applicants run into.

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What Rent Butter Doesn't Handle

Things outside Rent Butter's scope — like rent payments, lease signing, and property viewings — and where to go for help.

4 articles