Is Your Lease Trying to Screw You?
Most leases contain at least one clause that isn't enforceable in your state. Some contain several. Check yours in 2 minutes — free. Get a detailed report with statute citations for $14.99.
- Plain-English breakdown of each flagged clause
- The statute that applies to each clause
- Clause-by-clause action steps
- Printable PDF for your records
- 50-state coverage, updated for 2026
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Detailed lease review report
Review My Lease — $14.99Includes:
- State-specific analysis
- Statute citations
- PDF download
- Action recommendations
Landlords put unenforceable clauses in leases because most tenants never check.
“Non-refundable cleaning fee.” “Tenant is responsible for all carpet replacement.” “Deposit is forfeited if tenant terminates early.” These clauses appear in leases across the country — and in many states, they can't be enforced as written.
The problem is that landlords know most tenants won't fight them. They count on you not knowing that a clause is unenforceable. They charge you for it anyway at move-out, and most of the time it works.
This tool flags the clauses in your lease that may not hold up in your state — before you ever get a deduction notice.
Which state is your lease in?
Laws differ significantly by state. A clause that is unenforceable in California may be allowed in Texas. Select your state to see the clauses we check.
The full report. Not just a flag — a case.
Plain-English breakdown of each flagged clause
Not legalese. An explanation of what the clause says, and why it may conflict with your state's statute.
The statute that applies to each clause
Your state's deposit statute, cited by section. You can read it yourself. You can quote it to your landlord.
What to do about it — clause by clause
Specific action steps. Whether to dispute it now, wait until move-out, or document something specific. Not generic advice.
PDF you can share or print
Formatted for reference. Send it to your landlord's property manager if they push back. Bring it to small claims if it comes to that.
Check My Rights
Already have a deduction notice? Enter the charges and we flag the ones your state's law may not allow.
Get your deposit back
Already have a withholding dispute? Generate a demand letter citing the exact statute your landlord violated. $19.
Move-Out Checklist
Step-by-step guide for documenting your unit before you hand back the keys.
See what your state’s law says your landlord owes you, then generate a demand letter. Check my rights & generate my letter — $19
DepositHawk is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information and documents are for informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship is created. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.