Rebuilding trust in rentals
From a simple question about lost deposits, we built a platform to make rental security deposits transparent, secure, and fair for everyone.
It started with one question
It began with Rentalynk, a property-finder app we built to make house hunting simple. But as we talked to users, a pattern emerged tenants weren't just looking for homes, they were looking for fairness. One question kept coming up:
"Can you help me recover my rental security deposit?"
That question changed everything.
The rental listing market was crowded, but trust between tenants and landlords was still broken. Disputes, unclear deductions, and lost payments were everywhere. So we took a new path and built est8Ledger using blockchain to give both sides a transparent, tamper-proof way to manage deposits.
Rentalynk has grown into a software company for real estate professionals, while est8Ledger stands on its own dedicated to rental relationships built on accountability and mutual trust.
The principles behind every feature
Three commitments guide how we design est8Ledger.
Transparency
Every transaction and inspection is recorded and independently verifiable by both parties.
Security
Blockchain-backed records and regulated escrow give your money bank-grade protection.
Fairness
Balanced outcomes that protect landlords and tenants equally — no winners or losers.
The people building est8Ledger
A team obsessed with making rental deposits fair across East Africa.
Katende Hakim G
Founder & CEO
AbuBaker Ssemugoma
Chief Technology Officer
Eduku Patrick
Chief Financial Officer
Kisaakye Allan K
Chief Marketing Officer
Deposit disputes cost everyone
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Lost deposits
Tenants lose money to unclear deductions and missing documentation.
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Drawn-out disputes
Resolving a contested deposit can take months and legal fees.
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Broken trust
Disputes sour relationships and damage reputations on both sides.
Instant documentation
Geo-tagged, timestamped inspections create immutable move-in/move-out records.
Transparent deductions
Every charge is documented and visible to both parties.
Secure escrow
Deposits are held in regulated escrow with blockchain verification.
Fast resolution
Clear evidence means refunds in days, not months.
Ready to transform your rental experience?
Join landlords and tenants across East Africa eliminating deposit disputes with est8Ledger.