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Paste your lease and get a plain-English breakdown of every clause that could cost you money, restrict your life, or create legal risk. Usually under two minutes.
How it works
No lawyer required. No reading every line yourself.
Copy the text of your lease — from a PDF, email, or landlord portal — and paste it in. No account needed to start.
Lease Decoder flags clauses across 20+ risk categories: hidden fees, automatic renewals, subletting restrictions, early-termination penalties, and more.
Each flagged clause gets an explanation of what it actually means, how likely it is to affect you, and whether it's worth pushing back on.
Real examples
These are actual clause types we catch. Most renters sign without noticing them.
Automatic renewal
"Lease shall automatically renew unless written notice is given 60 days prior to expiration." — Miss that window and you're locked in for another year.
Carpet replacement on move-out
"Tenant is responsible for carpet replacement upon move-out regardless of condition." — Normal wear and tear? Still billed to you.
Guest restrictions
"No guest shall stay more than 7 consecutive nights without written landlord approval." — Your partner visiting for a week is technically a lease violation.
Early termination fee
"Early termination requires 60 days' notice plus two months' rent as a liquidated damages fee." — $3,800 to leave a place you found uninhabitable.
Landlord entry notice
"Landlord may enter the premises at any time for inspection." — Many states require 24–48 hours notice by law. This clause may not be enforceable.
Renter's insurance requirement
"Tenant shall maintain renter's insurance with a minimum liability of $300,000 at all times." — Common but easy to miss. Noncompliance is grounds for eviction.
Who it's for
You don't need to understand housing law to protect yourself. You just need to know what's in your document.
You've never read a lease before. We'll catch what a first read always misses — and explain what's normal versus what's worth pushing back on.
Rental rules vary wildly by state. What's standard in Austin can be illegal in New York. We flag clauses that may conflict with local tenant law.
Landlord needs the signed lease back tomorrow. You need to know what you're agreeing to today. Two minutes is enough time to read the right parts.
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Lease Decoder is in early access. Drop your email and we'll reach out as soon as your spot opens.