DepositGuard – Deposit dispute evidence builder for renters

Help renters and small landlords auto-save timestamped photos and chats before move-out to reduce deposit disputes.

Problem

Discussion around UK rental transaction prices highlights opacity and weak renter bargaining power. Deposit disputes are one of renters' most common pain points: at move-out, landlords cite 'damage' to deduct money, while renters lack timestamped move-in/move-out photos and chat records. Most rely on camera rolls and messaging apps—fragmented and not credible.

Solution

A lightweight tool guiding renters through a standard room-by-room photo checklist at move-in and move-out, automatically adding timestamps and location metadata, then generating a structured PDF evidence report. Key landlord/agent chat screenshots can be archived onto the same timeline.

Users

International students, young renters, shared apartment residents, small landlords.

MVP

Room-by-room photo checklist; automatic timestamps and basic metadata; deposit evidence PDF generation; chat screenshot timeline archiving; local storage and export.

Revenue

Free photo capture + paid evidence report export; or annual subscription unlocking multiple properties and reminders.

Why now

Rental disputes remain high while timestamping/blockchain-lite evidence tech is now accessible; an indie can build a consumer tool without licensing.