Your Next Landlord
Is Going to Try
the Same Thing.
26% of renters lose part of their deposit. Most never see it coming because they didn't document anything at move-in. DepositHawk fixes that.
Start documentingMove in. Take the photos we tell you to take. We store them.
Your landlord is counting on you not having photos from move-in day. That's how they charge you $1,200 for carpet that was already 6 years old. That's how “normal wear and tear” becomes a $500 deduction on your statement.
We tell you exactly what to photograph based on your state's law. We store it in the cloud. We check in every 3 months to make sure nothing's changed. And if your landlord pulls the same thing landlords always pull, the demand letter is included.
When your lease ends, you take the same photos again. We put them side by side — move-in vs. move-out, room by room. If your landlord can't explain why they're keeping your money, you have the evidence that says they can't.
Everything. For $3 a month.
State-specific photo checklist
We know what your state considers a legal deduction. We tell you what to photograph in every room so you have proof if it comes up.
Cloud photo storage
Your photos live in encrypted cloud storage for the life of your lease. Not on your phone where they get deleted, backed up wrong, or lost in a transfer.
Landlord communication log
Every text, email, and maintenance request — documented with timestamps. Landlords love to say they 'never received' your complaints.
Quarterly check-ins
Every 3 months we ask: anything changed? Any repairs? Any new damage? This builds a timeline, not just two snapshots.
Lease clause red flag checker
Upload your lease terms and we flag clauses that are unenforceable in your state. 'Non-refundable cleaning fee' is illegal in most states. We tell you which ones.
Deposit interest tracking
14 states require your landlord to pay interest on your deposit. Most never do because tenants don't know. We calculate what you're owed.
Move-out checklist + comparison
When it's time to leave, we walk you through the same rooms. Side-by-side photos. If the apartment looks the same, your landlord has nothing.
Demand letter — included
If your landlord keeps your deposit, the demand letter is included in your subscription. State-specific, statute citations, penalty multiplier — the same $19 letter, no extra charge.
$3/mo
Or $30 for the year — that's 10 months' price.
The demand letter alone costs $19 if you buy it after the fact. This includes everything — photos, monitoring, check-ins, and the letter — for less than a coffee.
Protect my depositWhat people ask before signing up.
What if I'm already mid-lease?
You can still start. Photos from today forward document the apartment's current condition. It's not as strong as move-in photos, but it's a lot better than nothing — which is what most tenants have.
Do I really need this?
26% of renters lose some of their deposit. The average wrongful deduction is $847. You're paying $3/mo to avoid a fight over $847. That math works.
What happens when I move out?
We switch to move-out mode. You take the same photos again. We compare them side by side. If your landlord deducts unfairly, we generate the demand letter — included in your subscription, no extra charge.
What does the demand letter actually do?
It cites your state's exact statute, challenges every illegal deduction by name, includes the penalty multiplier your state allows, and sets a 14-day response deadline. Most landlords settle after receiving one because the alternative is small claims court — which we also walk you through.
Can I cancel?
Anytime. No questions, no hoops, no dark patterns. If you bought a house or just don't need it, cancel from your dashboard. Your photos stay accessible for 90 days after cancellation.
$3 a month.
Or $847 when your landlord
keeps your deposit.
Start protectingDepositHawk is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information and documents are for informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship is created. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.