Welcome to Honestkey
Getting Started with Honestkey
Everything you need to know to analyze your lease, understand your rights, and take action. Let's get started in just 4 simple steps.
Quick Start Guide
Your first lease analysis in 4 steps
From upload to action, here's everything you need to know to get the most out of Honestkey.
Upload Your Lease
Start by uploading your lease document. We accept PDF files, Word documents (DOCX), and images (JPG, PNG) — including clear photos of your lease. You can drag and drop or click to browse.
Tips:
- PDF format works best for fastest processing
- Make sure all pages are included and legible
- Photos should be well-lit and in focus
- You don't need an account to start scanning
Wait for the Analysis
Our system reads your lease and checks what it finds against your state's landlord-tenant laws.
Tips:
- Watch the progress on screen
- Longer leases take longer
- When it finishes, you'll get a free risk score preview
- Create an account to save your analysis
Review Your Report
Once complete, you'll see a detailed breakdown of your lease with issue severity, plain-English explanations, and links to relevant state laws.
Tips:
- Red flags are illegal or highly problematic clauses
- Yellow warnings are potentially unfavorable terms
- Green items are tenant-friendly provisions
- Click any issue to see statute citations and explanations
Take Action
Armed with knowledge, you can now negotiate better terms before signing, generate letters to send your landlord, or download your report for future reference.
Tips:
- Generate professional landlord letters (Full Lease Protection)
- Download your full report as PDF
- Share findings with roommates or family
- Save your lease for future access
Pro Tips
Get the most out of Honestkey
Scan Before You Sign
Always analyze your lease before signing. Once you've signed, it's much harder to negotiate changes.
Review All Findings
Don't just look at the risk score. Read each finding to fully understand what's in your lease.
Save Your Report
Download and save your analysis. You'll want it for reference throughout your tenancy.
Use Letter Templates
Our professionally written letters make it easy to communicate issues to your landlord.
Know Your Rights
Illegal clauses are unenforceable even if you sign them. Know what protections your state provides.
Choose the Right Plan
Free scans show risk score. Paid plans unlock detailed analysis, letters, and more.
Still have questions?
Check out our Help Center or reach out to our support team.
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