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Your deposit.

Your proof.

Renters Black Box gives YOU the tools to document move-in and move-out β€” timestamped, signed, and legally valid. Even if your landlord never touches the app.

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βœ“No landlord required
βœ“Tamper-proof timestamps
βœ“Court-ready reports
The Problem

$45 billion in renter deposits are at risk every year.

Not because they damaged anything. Because they couldn't prove they didn't.

42.5M
Renter households in the US β€” the largest renter pool in history.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
1 in 4
Renters never get their full deposit back β€” even when they did nothing wrong.
Source: Rent.com, 2024
$2,000
Average security deposit at risk every time you move β€” with zero documentation protection.
Source: Baselane, 2025

β€œLandlords win not because they're right β€” but because they have the documentation and the renter doesn't.”

The Law Is Catching Up

Your state is watching.

California and Colorado just changed the rules. The rest of the country is next.

πŸ› California

Photo documentation now required by law

Landlords must provide before-and-after photos for any repair deduction. No photos, no deduction.

AB 2801 Β· Effective 2025
πŸ› Colorado

Deposit cap + 14-day documentation rule

Deposits capped at one month's rent. Landlords must produce all documentation within 14 days of request.

HB25-1249 Β· Effective January 1, 2026

Renters Black Box gives you that documentation β€” before your state requires it.

What That Actually Means

Plain-English proof, built for renters.

GPS-Verified

Your phone's GPS stamps the exact location and time of every photo β€” proving it was taken at your property on move-in day.

Tamper-Proof

Your report is locked the moment you submit it β€” no one can alter the photos, notes, or timestamps after the fact.

Court-Ready

Your report is formatted to meet small claims court evidence standards β€” organized, timestamped, and signed by both parties.

Demand Letters

Generate a state-specific letter demanding your deposit back β€” ready to send in minutes.

For Landlords

Stop deposit disputes before they start.

Renters Black Box gives landlords a documented, signed paper trail on every property β€” so when a tenant disputes a deduction, the evidence is already there.

Dashboard
Property Dashboard

See every unit, tenant, and document in one place.

Walkthroughs
Joint Walkthroughs

Both parties capture move-in condition together with GPS-verified photos.

Signatures
Digital Signatures

Both sides sign reports right inside the app β€” no printing, no scanning.

Move-Out
Move-Out Reports

Generate a shared, evidence-backed move-out comparison when tenancy ends.

Pricing

Honest pricing. No surprises.

Free to use. Pay only when you need a specific paid feature.

βœ“ What's Free
βœ“Creating an account
βœ“Starting a walkthrough
βœ“Protecting your deposit
βœ“Solo tenant documentation
βœ“Viewing your report
$ What Costs Money
Move-in / Move-out report download$4.99
Court kit$19.99
Demand letterstiered pricing
Rent collection fee$5.00
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