Question 1

What is Circuit Facts?

Accepted Answer

Circuit Facts is a technology platform by Pearl & Healer LLC that provides renters with a structured, privacy‑first evidence vault and move‑in/move‑out condition logger. Tenants can organize photos, lease documents, repair timelines, notices, and communication logs into clear, dated PDF records that support conversations, mediation, and legal‑aid consultations.

Question 2

How does Circuit Facts complement legal aid and tenant advocacy workflows?

Accepted Answer

Circuit Facts functions as an upstream evidence‑collection engine. Instead of advocates spending limited intake time sorting through unorganized text screenshots, camera rolls, or loose receipts, clients can arrive with a chronological, timestamped Mediation Packet or Move‑In/Move‑Out Condition Report PDF. This reduces intake friction, improves case clarity, and allows advocates to focus on legal analysis rather than document triage.

Question 3

Does Circuit Facts provide legal advice or draft court pleadings?

Accepted Answer

No. Circuit Facts does not provide legal advice, interpret statutes, calculate legal claims, or draft court pleadings (including answers to eviction filings). The platform is strictly an objective factual record keeper and evidence organizer. Tenants with active court cases are directed to local legal aid organizations (e.g., Legal Aid of North Carolina at 1‑866‑219‑5262). Circuit Facts does not communicate with landlords, property managers, courts, or opposing parties on behalf of tenants.

Question 4

How are photo timestamps and record integrity maintained for court or mediation?

Accepted Answer

Each photo uploaded to a Housing Record is tied to an explicit entry date, room/area category, and user notes. PDF exports generate a structured visual digest with thumbnails, dates, and corresponding written logs. Original photos remain stored in their original resolution and metadata state; PDF exports are digests, not replacements. This helps mediators, hearing officers, and attorneys verify condition timelines and evidentiary consistency.

Question 5

How is client privacy and data security protected?

Accepted Answer

Circuit Facts is built on a privacy‑first, decoupled architecture aligned with NIST CSF 2.0 principles. User identities (Housing Passports) are separated from property condition reports using opaque system identifiers. Tenant data is isolated under a RESTRICTED security classification and is never sold, shared with landlords, or made publicly searchable. Tenants retain full ownership and control over when and with whom they share their records. Circuit Facts supports English and Spanish interfaces, with additional languages planned.

Question 6

What are “state‑specific rule tools”?

Accepted Answer

State‑specific rule tools help tenants check certain rental charges against referenced statutory limits. For example, in North Carolina, Circuit Facts references N.C.G.S. Chapter 42 (including § 42‑46 late fees, § 42‑51 security deposit caps, and § 42‑52 deposit return timelines). These tools provide estimates for planning and self‑advocacy only and do not determine legal rights or outcomes.

Question 7

How can our organization refer clients to Circuit Facts?

Accepted Answer

Referral is simple and free for basic evidence collection: Direct Link: Direct clients to circuitfacts.com during pre‑intake or self‑help triage. Knowledge Hub Guides: Share open‑access renter guides (e.g., North Carolina Move‑In Checklist) from our Renter Knowledge Center. Partner Onboarding: Legal aid programs, housing clinics, and university housing offices may request co‑branded outreach materials or intake integration via partners@circuitfacts.com.

Question 8

Is Circuit Facts eligible for grant funding or court‑mediation pilot partnerships?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Circuit Facts’ architecture and deployment model align with: Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) HUD Housing Counseling / Tenant Protection grant frameworks Municipal housing stability initiatives Court‑annexed mediation modernization pilots We welcome partnerships with legal aid societies, mediation programs, and housing‑stability offices seeking to improve documentation quality and reduce intake burden.

Question 9

Who does Circuit Facts serve?

Accepted Answer

Circuit Facts is designed for: renters navigating repair issues or habitability concerns tenants facing fee disputes or unclear charges households preparing for mediation or legal‑aid consultations first‑time renters needing documentation structure medically vulnerable or disabled tenants needing stable recordkeeping English‑language learners who benefit from structured, plain‑language tools

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