How Lordscore Works
A transparent look at how we collect, verify, and display landlord ratings to create accountability in the rental market.
The Lordscore Process
We Source Public Records
We pull landlord and property ownership data from publicly available county assessor records, deed registries, and tax records. This data is legally public information in all 50 states. When a landlord holds property through an LLC or trust, we list the entity name.
Tenants Submit Reviews
Verified tenants submit anonymous reviews rating their landlord across 7 categories. We cross-reference submissions with property records to confirm the reviewer had a genuine tenancy. Duplicate or suspicious submissions are flagged for review.
The Algorithm Computes the Score
Our algorithm weighs each category score and averages them across all verified reviews for a landlord's entire portfolio. Scores are updated in real time as new reviews are submitted. Landlords with fewer than 3 reviews display a provisional score.
The 7 Scoring Categories
Each category captures a distinct dimension of the landlord-tenant relationship. Together, they form a comprehensive picture of what it's actually like to rent from a given landlord or management company.
Tenant Interaction
How the landlord communicates and treats tenants day-to-day
Consistent Rates
Whether rent increases are fair, predictable, and reasonable
Maintenance Requests
Speed and quality of repairs and property upkeep
Property Ratings
Overall condition, cleanliness, and quality of the property
Situational Accommodation
Flexibility in emergencies, lease modifications, unique circumstances
Lease Transparency
Whether lease terms are clear, fair, and honored
Deposit Fairness
Whether security deposits are handled honestly and returned properly
Example Score Breakdown
Overall Lordscore
8.7
Very Good
Score Tiers
Exceptional landlords with near-perfect tenant experiences.
Reliable landlords with mostly positive reviews.
Mixed experiences. Proceed with caution and read reviews.
Significant issues reported. Approach with caution.
Tenant Privacy
All reviews are submitted anonymously. We never share your identity with landlords, other tenants, or third parties. Your email (if provided) is used only for verification and is never displayed.
Landlord Data
Landlord profiles are sourced from legally public county assessor and deed records. We assign a Lordscore ID to each landlord until they choose to self-verify. Personal home addresses are never published.
Review Integrity
We cross-reference reviews with property records to reduce fake submissions. Reviews that appear fraudulent, defamatory, or in violation of our guidelines are removed after investigation.
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