ClearMove

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Check out our demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSGzNeinPCA Codes: https://github.com/WilliamK112/Madhacks2025---TrustRent Presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1coIGBHnXb2unah7VrG8qhpR485gF1uVMKJJ1MasxG4s/edit?usp=sharing

What inspired us We’ve all heard stories of friends and classmates losing hundreds of dollars of their security deposit to “mystery damages.” When we dug into the data, we saw that lower-income renters are more likely to rent and that fees and damage charges take up a much bigger share of their income. At the same time, landlords and banks spend a lot of time and money sending staff to physically inspect properties. We wanted to build something that fights for renters’ rights and helps responsible housing providers work more efficiently.

What we learned We learned how complex the rental ecosystem is: leases, local laws, move-in sheets, inspection photos, and different expectations on both sides. We also realized that trust breaks down when evidence is fragmented—photos live in people’s phones, documents live in email, and no one shares the same “source of truth.” That pushed us to focus on transparency and shared data instead of trying to act like lawyers.

How we built it We designed ClearMove as a shared “evidence locker” for both renters and housing professionals. First, we built a pipeline that takes a lease and move-in checklist and turns them into a standardized list of inspection items. Then we prototyped a photo workflow where renters and landlords both capture time-stamped, location-tagged photos for each checklist item. On the backend, we match before/after photos, flag potential damage with simple heuristics/AI, and generate a neutral report that either side can download or share. The UI is optimized so renters see clearly what the landlord sees, and vice versa.

Challenges we faced Our biggest challenge was balancing power between renters and companies. Many existing tools are one-sided: companies upload photos and renters never see them. We had to design a system where both sides can safely share data without exposing sensitive information or making the product feel adversarial. Another challenge was scoping: it’s tempting to “automate the law,” but that creates risk and complexity, so we kept the product focused on structured documentation and clarity, not legal advice. Finally, we had to think carefully about B2C vs. B2B—treating the renter-facing side as a long-term social impact investment, while making the inspection workflow valuable enough for landlords and banks to actually adopt.

Built With

• gemini
• google
• javascript
• next.js
• python
• react
• tailwindcss4
• typescript