Disclosure

Last updated: January 2025

How We Make Money

RentingExplained.com is a free resource for renters. To keep the site running and continue creating valuable content, we earn revenue through advertising and affiliate partnerships. This page explains how we make money and how it affects our content.

Advertising

Google AdSense

We participate in the Google AdSense program, which displays contextual advertisements throughout the site. These ads are:

• Automatically selected by Google based on page content and your browsing history
• Clearly labeled as advertisements
• Not endorsed or controlled by RentingExplained.com
• Subject to Google's advertising policies

Display Advertising

We may also display ads from other advertising networks. All advertising is clearly marked and separated from editorial content.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some links on this site are "affiliate links," which means we may earn a commission if you click the link and make a purchase or sign up for a service. This comes at no additional cost to you.

Our Affiliate Partners May Include:

• Apartment listing services (Apartments.com, Zillow, etc.)
• Moving services (MoveBuddha, U-Haul, etc.)
• Financial services (Credit Karma, NerdWallet, etc.)
• Insurance providers (Renters insurance comparison sites)
• Software and apps (Budgeting tools, productivity apps)

Our Commitment

We only recommend products and services that:

• We genuinely believe will help renters
• We would recommend regardless of commission
• Have been researched and vetted
• Provide real value to our audience

We never let affiliate commissions influence our editorial judgment. Our recommendations are based on merit, user reviews, and our assessment of value.

Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or work with brands on promotional campaigns. When we do:

• Sponsored content is clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or "Promoted"
• We only accept sponsorships from brands we believe align with our values
• We maintain editorial control and will not publish misleading content
• We disclose the sponsorship relationship at the top of the article

Product Reviews

When we review products or services:

• Reviews are based on research, testing, or expert analysis
• We provide honest assessments, including negatives
• If a product link is an affiliate link, we disclose it
• We do not accept payment for positive reviews

Free Products & Services

Occasionally, companies may provide free products, services, or access for review purposes. This does not guarantee a positive review or coverage. We disclose when products were provided for free.

Editorial Independence

Our editorial team operates independently from our business operations. Advertisers and affiliate partners:

• Do not have input on article topics or content
• Cannot review articles before publication
• Cannot request changes to editorial content
• Cannot suppress negative coverage

Your Privacy

Some advertising and affiliate partners may use cookies and tracking technologies. Please see our Privacy Policy for details on how your data is used.

FTC Compliance

RentingExplained.com complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on disclosure of affiliate relationships and sponsored content. We believe in transparency and want you to understand how we make money.

Questions?

If you have questions about our monetization practices, advertising, or affiliate relationships, please contact us at disclosure@rentingexplained.com