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Landlord Won't Return Your Deposit? Build Your Case in 10 Minutes.

Security deposit disputes, habitability issues, lease violations—organize photos, communications, and receipts into a professional court packet. AI builds your timeline. Judges see the truth.

Perfect for small claims

Track all communications

Document property conditions

Why Tenants Lose Security Deposit Cases

You left the apartment clean. You have photos. But your landlord claims 'damages' and keeps your $2,000 deposit. Without organized move-in/move-out documentation and a clear timeline of communications, judges side with landlords.

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Move-in photos scattered on your phone with no dates or organization

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Texts about repairs buried in months of messages with no way to prove you reported issues

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Lease agreement lost or not properly documented with violation dates

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Can't prove you gave proper notice or followed move-out procedures

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Landlord claims damages that existed before you moved in—no proof otherwise

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Judge asks 'Do you have photos from move-in?' and you fumble through your phone

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Losing your security deposit not because you're wrong, but because you're disorganized

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Walking into court with a folder of random papers while landlord has professional documentation

CourtCase: Organize Landlord-Tenant Evidence Professionally

Upload move-in/move-out photos, lease agreement, repair requests, communications with landlord. AI organizes by date, categorizes by issue type, and generates a court-ready packet showing you followed all rules.

Photo Timeline

Move-in vs. move-out photos organized chronologically. Prove property condition at both times. Show damages existed before you.

Communication Log

Texts and emails about repairs, issues, notices. AI organizes chronologically to show you reported problems and landlord ignored them.

Document Organization

Lease agreement, move-in checklist, receipts, repair requests. Everything categorized and indexed for court presentation.

Timeline Generation

AI builds timeline: move-in date, repair requests, landlord responses, move-out notice, final walkthrough. Shows you followed all procedures.

Financial Documentation

Rent receipts, security deposit payment, utility bills. Prove you paid everything on time and fulfilled financial obligations.

Court-Ready Format

Professional PDF packet with photo comparisons, communication timeline, exhibit index. Formatted for small claims court.

Built for Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Move-In/Move-Out Photo ComparisonEssential

Upload photos from both dates. AI organizes by room and date. Create side-by-side comparisons showing property condition.

Repair Request Timeline

Organize all communications about repairs, maintenance, habitability issues. Show you reported problems and landlord's response (or lack thereof).

Lease & Notice Documentation

Upload lease agreement, move-out notice, receipts. Prove you followed all lease terms and gave proper notice.

Habitability Issue Tracking

Document mold, broken appliances, heating/cooling issues, pest problems. Build timeline showing ongoing habitability violations.

Financial Records

Rent payment history, security deposit receipt, utility bills. Prove you fulfilled all financial obligations under lease.

Chronological Case Timeline

AI builds complete timeline from lease signing to move-out. Shows you followed all procedures and landlord violated terms.

Tenants Using CourtCase Get Their Deposits Back

Organized evidence showing property condition and proper procedures helps judges rule in tenants' favor.

250+

Landlord-Tenant Cases

82%

Deposits Recovered

$1,850

Average Amount Recovered

Perfect For These Situations

Security Deposit Return

Landlord keeping deposit unfairly. Prove property condition with move-in/move-out photos and proper notice.

Habitability Issues

Mold, broken heating, pest infestations. Document timeline of issues, repair requests, and landlord's failure to fix.

Lease Violations by Landlord

Illegal entry, failure to maintain property, utility shutoffs. Organize evidence of landlord's lease violations.

Wrongful Eviction Defense

Landlord trying to evict without cause. Prove you paid rent on time, followed lease terms, and eviction is retaliatory.

Property Damage Disputes

Landlord claiming damages you didn't cause. Compare move-in/move-out photos to show damages existed before you.

Repair & Maintenance Issues

Landlord not making repairs. Timeline of your requests and landlord's failures to maintain habitable conditions.

What Our Users Say

"My landlord kept my $2,500 deposit claiming 'carpet damage.' CourtCase organized my move-in photos showing the carpet was already stained. Judge ruled in my favor in 5 minutes. Got my full deposit back!"

Anonymous

Security Deposit - Recovered $2,500

"I had 6 months of texts about a broken heater that my landlord ignored. CourtCase organized them chronologically and showed the pattern of neglect. Won my habitability case and got 3 months rent back."

Anonymous

Habitability Case - Won $4,200

"The move-in/move-out photo comparison was perfect. CourtCase made it so easy to show the apartment was in the same condition. Landlord had no defense. Got my deposit back same day."

Anonymous

Small Claims - Won $1,800

Frequently Asked Questions

What evidence do I need for a security deposit case?

Move-in photos/video, move-out photos/video, lease agreement, move-in checklist, move-out notice, final walkthrough documentation, and any communications about the deposit. CourtCase organizes all of it chronologically and creates side-by-side photo comparisons.

How do I prove habitability issues?

Document everything: photos/videos of the issue, communications reporting it to landlord, landlord's responses (or lack thereof), any repair attempts, and timeline showing how long the issue persisted. CourtCase builds a chronological timeline showing the pattern of neglect.

Can I use text messages as evidence?

Yes! Text messages with your landlord about repairs, issues, notices, or deposit are commonly accepted in landlord-tenant court. CourtCase organizes text screenshots chronologically and professionally for court presentation.

What if I didn't take move-in photos?

That makes it harder, but not impossible. Organize what you do have: lease agreement, move-out photos, communications about property condition, any move-in checklist you signed. CourtCase helps present your available evidence professionally.

How long do I have to sue for my security deposit?

It varies by state, but typically 30-90 days after move-out. Check your state's landlord-tenant laws. CourtCase helps you organize evidence quickly so you can file within the deadline.

Can this help if I'm the landlord?

Absolutely! Landlords can use CourtCase to document property damage, unpaid rent, lease violations by tenants. Organize move-in/move-out photos, communications, and financial records to support your case.

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