Our Story: Building Trust in Rentals
From a simple question about lost deposits, we built a platform to restore trust in rental relationships.
Our Story
It all started with Rentalynk, a property finder app we built to make house hunting simple and stress-free. Our goal was to help people find homes faster and connect seamlessly with property owners.
But as we interacted with users, a pattern began to emerge. Many tenants were not just looking for homes—they were looking for fairness. One question kept coming up: "Can you help me recover my security deposit?"
That question changed everything.
We realized that while the rental listing market was crowded, trust between tenants and landlords was still broken. Security deposit disputes, unclear deductions, and lost payments were a common frustration.
So, we decided to take a new path.
From that insight, we created est8Ledger, a platform built to restore trust in the rental ecosystem. Using blockchain technology, est8Ledger provides a transparent and tamper-proof way to manage security deposits, ensuring that both landlords and tenants have a fair and accountable experience.
While Rentalynk has evolved into a software company serving real estate professionals, est8Ledger stands independently, dedicated to making rental relationships more transparent, secure, and built on mutual trust.
At our core, we believe the future of renting is not just about finding homes—it is about creating trustworthy experiences for everyone involved.
Transparency
Every transaction and inspection is recorded and verifiable
Security
Blockchain-backed security with banking-level protection
Fairness
Balanced solutions that protect both landlords and tenants
The Problem We Solve
Security deposit disputes are costing the rental industry millions and damaging relationships
Lost Deposits
Tenants lose thousands in deposits due to unclear deductions and lost documentation
Time-Consuming Disputes
Resolving deposit disputes takes months and requires legal intervention
Broken Trust
Disputes damage relationships and create negative experiences for both parties
Our Solution: est8Ledger
A blockchain-powered platform that creates transparency and trust
Instant Documentation
Geo-tagged property inspections create immutable records
Transparent Deductions
All deductions are documented and visible to both parties
Secure Escrow
Deposits held in regulated escrow with blockchain verification
Instant Resolution
Disputes resolved in days, not months
Ready to Transform Your Rental Experience?
Join landlords and tenants across East Africa who are already using est8Ledger to eliminate deposit disputes.