Deposit disputes — eliminated before they start.
Security deposits held in Porchplus escrow are protected, transparent, and released fairly at move-out — based on inspection evidence. No more he-said-she-said disputes.
Secure escrow holding
Deposit funds held in a segregated escrow account — separate from landlord operating funds and protected.
Inspection-linked release
At move-out, the inspection report determines deposit release. Evidence-based, not argument-based.
Partial deduction handling
Deduct for documented damage and release the balance to the tenant — fully tracked with photos and receipts.
Interest accrual option
Tenants can opt for their deposit to earn interest during the tenancy — released with the principal at move-out.
Dispute resolution
If either party disputes the release decision, Porchplus mediates using the inspection evidence on file.
Full audit trail
Every deposit event — received, held, deducted, released — is timestamped and available to both parties.
How escrow works
Deposit collected at move-in
Security deposit is paid as part of the move-in invoice and automatically held in escrow.
Held securely throughout tenancy
Funds sit in a segregated escrow account. Neither landlord nor tenant can touch them unilaterally.
Move-out inspection conducted
Landlord or PM conducts a documented inspection with photos and condition scoring.
Release calculated from evidence
Deductions for damage are calculated based on inspection findings. Balance released to tenant.
Fair for landlords. Fair for tenants. Every time.
Deposit disputes are the most common cause of landlord-tenant conflict. Escrow ends them.