Why traditional deposit handling breaks down
A paper checklist signed at move-in is a fine start — but six months later, when move-out arrives, that paper is probably lost, ambiguous, or doesn't include photos.
Move-out then becomes an argument about memory. The landlord remembers a stain that wasn't there before; the tenant remembers a stain that was. Without a clear baseline, the deposit is the casualty.
How SnapHome protects the tenant
Tenants get a signed PDF of the move-in inspection in their inbox the day they get the keys. Every pre-existing scuff, stain, or scratch is photographed and timestamped. That PDF is the tenant's protection against unfair charges.
How SnapHome protects the landlord
Landlords get a signed PDF at move-out that proves exactly what changed during the lease. When deductions need to be itemized, the photos and comparisons are right there in the report.
What's actually 'protected'
- Deposit money — fewer disputes mean fewer chargebacks and fewer lawsuits
- Relationships — transparent records reduce hostility at move-out
- Time — automated AI comparison cuts move-out review time dramatically
- Records — cloud storage means nothing is ever lost