RentGuard - Automated Rent Increase Compliance Checker
7/10
Demand Score
Illegal rent increases are triggering costly lawsuits and regulatory penalties, with some cities imposing fines up to $10,000 per violation
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$99-299
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
50 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
“Did your landlord suddenly increase the rate above market rates? Does your landlord ignore maintenance requests? This is where frustration will start...”
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Rentometer - Only provides market data, no compliance checking
- CoStar - Enterprise-focused, extremely expensive
- Local government tools - Outdated and hard to use
Must-Have Features for MVP
Automated rent control law monitoring by jurisdiction
Market rate analysis and reporting
Maintenance request tracking and SLA monitoring
Tenant dispute documentation portal
Compliance audit trail generation
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Keeping up with changing local regulations
- Accessing accurate market rate data
- Balancing landlord and tenant interests
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Start in high-regulation markets (NYC, SF, LA)
- Partner with tenant advocacy groups
- Offer both landlord and tenant versions
- Regular webinars on compliance changes
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.