Every clause, checked against the law
We read the whole lease and check what we find against the landlord-tenant law for your state and city.
- The statute named on each violation
- Your clause, quoted from the lease
- Your rights, and how to fix it
Everything you need to win the argument.
Honestkey reads your lease, catches illegal fees, drafts the letters and keeps your evidence — so when something goes wrong, you're the one holding the proof.
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- States, D.C. and U.S. territories covered
- 56
- Cities with local tenant rules on file
- 150+
- Preview with your risk score and top red flag
- Free
- One time per lease. No subscription
- $19.99
How it works, in four steps.
Upload Your Lease
Upload your lease as a PDF, Word document (DOCX), or an image (JPG, PNG). Our system reads native PDFs, DOCX files, and clear photos of printed pages.
AI Analyzes Every Clause
Honestkey reads every clause and cross-references it against your state's specific landlord-tenant laws.
Get Your Risk Score
See your overall risk score, flagged clauses, and specific statute citations.
Take Action
Generate negotiation letters, document move-in conditions, and store everything in your secure file vault.
Every tool a renter actually needs.
From move-in to move-out — the law check, the money, the letters and the evidence, for one lease.
See every dollar before you sign
Move-in cost and the monthly total, itemized — with deposits and fees checked against your state's limits.
- Move-in and monthly, line by line
- Refundable deposits and one-time fees, split
- What you'll get back at move-out
Know if your rent is fair
See how your rent compares with similar units nearby, before you sign or when the renewal comes.
- A fairness score for your rent
- Low, median and high for the area
- The comparable units, listed
Push back with a letter drafted for you
Six letters drafted from your own lease: deposit, questions, negotiation, repairs, a rent increase and your notice to vacate.
- The law behind each issue, cited
- Edit it before you send
- Download it, or email it from the app
A move-in inspection your landlord signs
Walk the place room by room, photograph what's already damaged, and send it to your landlord to sign from an email link.
- Room-by-room checklist with photos
- Your landlord needs no account
- Included in Full Lease Protection — $19.99 one time
Every deadline, tracked for you
Rent, notice, inspection and lease-end dates for your lease, with your own reminders alongside them.
- Rent and notice dates tracked
- Lease-end and inspection reminders
- Add your own reminders
Every clause, measured against the law.
What we check in every lease, against the rules for your state and city.
Security deposits
Maximum amounts, return deadlines, and which deductions are actually allowed where you live.
Late fees
State caps, required grace periods, and whether the fee was disclosed the way the law requires.
Entry rights
The notice and reasonable hours a landlord must give before entering your home.
Maintenance and repairs
Landlord obligations, and the repair timelines they're legally held to.
Termination
Early-termination fees, notice periods and penalties, measured against the statute.
Tenant rights
Illegal waivers, retaliation clauses and privacy violations, flagged when we find them.
Pay only when it's worth it.
Start with a free preview. Unlock the full report for one lease, one time.
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See how your lease scores before you pay anything.
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- Risk score and issue count
- Key facts from your lease
- Your top red flag
Full Lease Protection
The complete report and every renter tool, for that lease.
$19.99one time per lease
- Every clause checked, with the statute
- Move-in and monthly costs, itemized
- Six letters drafted for you
- Move-in inspection your landlord signs
- Rent analysis, file vault and rights guide
Your questions, answered.
Something else? Contact our team
Is Honestkey free?
Your lease preview is free — no credit card needed. It shows the risk score, issue count, key facts, and top red flag. Full Lease Protection is a one-time $19.99 for the complete report and every tenant tool — the same price for every lease.
Is this legal advice?
No. Honestkey is an educational tool that helps you understand your lease and your state's tenant protection laws. We cite real statutes and provide plain-English explanations, but we are not a law firm and do not provide legal counsel. Always consult a licensed attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.
How accurate is the analysis?
Our analysis engine is built on a verified database of tenant-protection statutes across all 50 U.S. states, U.S. territories, federal law, and the local ordinances of 150+ cities — updated regularly. Every flagged clause includes the specific statute citation so you can verify it yourself. For complex situations, we always recommend confirming with a local attorney.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept PDF, DOCX, and image files (JPG, PNG) of lease documents. For best results, upload a native PDF rather than a photo of a printed page.
Is my lease data secure?
Yes. Your documents are encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell your personal information to third parties. You can delete your data at any time from your account settings.
Which states do you cover?
All 50 U.S. states, U.S. territories, and applicable federal laws (such as the Fair Housing Act and SCRA protections). We also track the local ordinances of 150+ cities with tenant protections of their own — from rent control rules to local housing authority contacts.
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