Buildium's RealPage ownership means your tenant data doesn't stay in one place. Information flows across RealPage's suite of products, feeding into rent-pricing algorithms, screening databases, and cross-platform analytics. This extensive data sharing creates one of the most problematic privacy situations in property management.
| Data Type | Collected | Shared | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security Number | Yes | RealPage Screening | No |
| Rent Payment History | Yes | RealPage Ecosystem | Pricing algorithms |
| Credit Information | Yes | Cross-Platform | No |
| Eviction Records | Yes | Screening Networks | Screening services |
| Income Verification | Yes | RealPage Analytics | No |
Your tenant data flows throughout RealPage's extensive product ecosystem. This includes rent-setting algorithms, market analytics, and screening databases used by thousands of landlords nationwide.
Your payment data and rental history feed into RealPage's controversial rent-pricing algorithms. This data helps landlords coordinate pricing, potentially contributing to rent increases across markets.
RealPage builds comprehensive tenant profiles across all its platforms. Your history at a Buildium property affects your profile at any property using RealPage products—potentially thousands of landlords.
Despite collecting extensive data, Buildium/RealPage provides limited mechanisms for tenants to access, correct, or delete their information from the ecosystem.
How your data flows through RealPage: