Delinquency Has Barely Budged in Three Years. It May Be Time for a Different Approach.

Line chart showing rental delinquency as a top property management threat at 44% in 2024 and 42% in both 2025 and 2026.

Rental delinquency remains a persistent property management challenge. AppFolio’s 2026 benchmark data shows that 42% of property managers identified delinquency as a top threat in both 2025 and 2026, compared with 44% in 2024. Complete rental credit reporting may offer a more proactive approach by connecting both on-time and late payment behavior with a resident’s credit history, subject to applicable laws and program requirements.