Answer the core questions
Move-out date, deposit amount, amount returned, itemization date, and deductions.
California security deposit self-help
Moved out? Your landlord had 21 days.
RentClaw turns your move-out date, deposit details, deductions, and proof into a clear self-help case file you can review, edit, and send yourself.
One-time unlock
No subscription
Self-help only
21days
$1,930potential amount
Deadline Pop
Your timeline, decoded.
Enter the key dates and RentClaw maps the 21-day window, return or itemization date, and what may still be worth a closer look.
Move-out anchor
21-day mark
Return window
Three steps
From move-out mess to a clean case file.
Map proof to the issue
Receipts, photos, messages, and notes become an organized evidence index.
Review your case file
Timeline, deduction review, letter draft, and send checklist in one place.
Proof stack
Turn scattered proof into one organized case file.
RentClaw keeps the messy parts structured: what happened, when it happened, what came back, and which files support your response.
California V1
Matched to California sources, not generic templates.
RentClaw is focused on California security deposit workflows first, including the 21-day timing framework and common proof questions.
Statute matchedCalifornia Civil Code 1950.5
Dates validatedMove-out, 21-day mark, and return window
Questions preparedCareful document requests, not accusations
Outcome cautiousPotential amount, never a promise
Renter moments
The moment it stops feeling like their word against yours.
Every California renter who has stared at a deduction list knows the feeling: confused, outnumbered, and running out of time. RentClaw was built for that exact moment.
Composite scenarios based on common California security deposit disputes. RentClaw is a self-help organizational tool, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice or guarantee any outcome.
"I had screenshots, inspection photos, and no idea which ones mattered. The difference was seeing everything turn into a case file I could actually read."
Maya Graduate student · Westside Los Angeles
"I did not have a whole weekend to research tenant law. I just needed to understand what was worth questioning before I wrote back."
Marcus Single parent · Sacramento County
"I thought a big cleaning charge was just normal. Seeing the timeline, the deductions, and the California context together made me slow down and ask better questions."
Jordan Marketing coordinator · Long Beach
"Legal writing is hard enough when it is your first language. The draft gave me a way to respond clearly without feeling like I was saying the wrong thing."
Arman New California resident · San Jose
"Four roommates, one deposit, and four different memories of move-in day. One shared timeline helped us stop arguing with each other and focus on the actual dispute."
Priya and Noah Shared lease · OaklandRecovery case file
Save hours of sorting. Start organized.
RentClaw turns your photos, receipts, deductions, dates, and the California statute into one clean case file. Built for renters who want to be taken seriously, not brushed off.
$39one-time case file unlock
The numbers, reconciledDeposit, deductions, and the gap between them
The statute, pulled for youRelevant California sections in plain English
The evidence, organizedRecords grouped so the story is easy to follow
The letter, draftedReady to personalize and send yourself
Clarity view
Know where you stand before you respond.
See the timeline, potential amount, and California checks in one clear view before you unlock the full case file.
21day framework
5/5official checks
Case fileorganized output
FAQ
Clear answers before you start.
Is RentClaw legal advice?
No. RentClaw is a self-help document preparation tool. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation.
Will I get my deposit back?
No app can promise that. RentClaw helps you stop scrambling by organizing your numbers, evidence, relevant California framework, and response draft into a case file you can review and send yourself. Outcomes depend on your facts, your landlord, and any court or mediator involved.
What does the $39 unlock include?
A self-help case file with a timeline summary, evidence index, deduction review, letter draft, and send checklist. You review it before using it.
Does this work outside California?
Not yet. RentClaw is built for California renters first.
Launch on iPhone
Stop guessing. Start organized.
RentClaw is prepared for App Store launch. Once the app is live, this button should point directly to the App Store listing.
Get the launch link One-time payment inside the app. Case file unlock after purchase. Not legal advice.