Free renter tools
Turn a deposit dispute into a clear set of facts.
Check dates, review deductions, and organize evidence with focused tools that show the source and assumptions behind each result.
A useful result should be easy to verify
- See which dates and answers affect the result.
- Follow links to the cited state source.
- Save or print the records that matter to your next step.
No signup or payment is required to use the public tools.
Find your starting point
My deposit was not returned
Start with the deadline, then organize the response and records you received.
Follow this pathThe deductions are unclear
Check the itemization, supporting records, and rules for the rental state.
Follow this pathI want the full process
Follow the path from move-out evidence through a demand and possible court preparation.
Follow this pathDates and deadlines
Work out when the next step is due
Start with the dates that control the deposit-return timeline, then compare the result with the cited state source.
Deadline calculator
Estimate the return deadline from your state, move-out date, and the facts that trigger the clock.
Open toolDeadline guide
Understand what starts the clock, how calendar days are counted, and which exceptions to check.
Open toolState-law lookup
Read the rule, official source links, limits, and common exceptions for each supported state.
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Deductions and records
Check the charges and the proof behind them
Break a disputed amount into specific questions about condition, causation, documentation, cost, and state requirements.
Deduction checker
Build an evidence checklist for wear, prior condition, repair scope, actual cost, age, and betterment.
Open toolItemized statement checker
Review a landlord notice for missing line items, descriptions, totals, or supporting detail.
Open toolReceipts checker
Compare the deductions and records you received with the cited requirements for your state.
Open toolWear vs. damage guide
Compare common examples, then test them against the condition records and governing rule.
Open toolInterest rules and worksheet
Check whether your state has a relevant rule and calculate simple interest from values you verify.
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Evidence and next steps
Prepare a cleaner paper trail
Organize what you have, identify what is missing, and choose a practical next step without losing track of the underlying evidence.
Move-in checklist
Use a printable room-by-room checklist to document condition at the start of a tenancy.
Open toolBad-faith evidence checklist
Organize possible warning signs and records without assigning intent, liability, or damages.
Open toolPre-lawsuit checklist
Review general state-specific records and tasks to consider before deciding whether to file.
Open toolSmall claims guide
Find court links, general filing steps, limits, and fee references for supported states.
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Bring the pieces together
Review your full timeline and letter preview.
Enter the key facts once, see the informational analysis, and decide whether a personalized demand letter would help.