What judges and mediators look for
- Clear move-in baseline with timestamps
- Clear move-out condition with timestamps
- Evidence that both parties saw and acknowledged each inspection
- Photographic evidence of every claimed damage
- Reasonable repair cost basis
- Compliance with state-specific deposit statutes
How SnapHome's documentation meets each requirement
Move-in baseline: signed PDF with timestamped photos and tenant signature.
Move-out condition: signed PDF with timestamped photos and dual signatures (where the tenant participated).
Photographic evidence: every detected damage links back to a specific photo from both inspections.
Repair cost basis: estimated national ranges (Beta) provide a defensible starting point, with actual contractor quotes used for the deduction itself.
What to bring to the hearing
- Printed copy of the move-in PDF
- Printed copy of the move-out PDF
- Printed copy of the AI comparison summary (included in the move-out PDF)
- Itemized deduction list (created outside SnapHome)
- Receipts or quotes for actual repairs