For renters
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.
Your toolkit
Every tool a renter actually needs.
From move-in to move-out — the letters, the deposit math, the evidence vault, and the rent data that turn a bad lease into leverage.
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Living Room
Room 2 of 6
2/6
1 of 3
1 Issue Found
Walls & paintIssue
Windows & locks
Light fixtures
Flooring condition
3 of 4 items documented
Timestamped photo evidence
Every photo automatically timestamped and geotagged—legally defensible proof of condition at move-in and move-out.
Room-by-room templates
Pre-built checklists for every room type. Customize with your own items. Never miss documenting a scratch or stain.
Side-by-side comparison
Compare move-in vs move-out photos to clearly show what changed during your tenancy—and what didn't.
Export PDF reports
Generate professional inspection reports with all photos and notes for disputes or small claims court.
Share it with your landlord
Send the timestamped report straight to your landlord at move-in—so the condition is on the record with both parties, not just your phone.
Ready to put these tools to work? Follow the getting started guide
What we check
Every clause, measured against the law.
Security deposits
Capped and returned on time. Maximum amounts, return deadlines, and which deductions are actually allowed where you live.
Late fees
Within the legal limit. State caps, required grace periods, and whether the fee was even disclosed the way the law requires.
Entry rights
Your privacy, protected. The notice and reasonable hours a landlord must give before entering your home.
Maintenance & repairs
Their job, not yours. Landlord obligations and the repair timelines they're legally held to.
Termination
No surprise penalties. Early-termination fees, notice periods, and penalties measured against the statute.
Tenant rights
Nothing signed away. Illegal waivers, retaliation clauses, and privacy violations flagged the moment we find them.
Rent analysis
Know if your rent is fair.
See how your rent compares to real units in your area — so you walk into a lease or renewal knowing your number, and exactly where there's room to push back.
- Your rent vs. the local market
- Comparable units, not guesswork
- Leverage for renewal negotiations
- Pairs with an automatic negotiation letter
Your rent vs. the market Fair · $116 under median
Your rent$1,404
Area median$1,520
Comparable high$1,680
You're $116 under the area median — solid leverage to hold your rent at renewal.
Honest, upfront pricing
Pay only when it’s worth it.
Everything in your report:
- Clause-by-clause analysis
- Exact statute on every flag
- Move-in & monthly cost breakdown
- Illegal & inflated fees flagged
- Dispute letters drafted for you
- Rent analysis & inspections
- All 50 states + 200 cities
- File vault & rights guide
“caught what I missed”
“saved me at move-out”
“worth every penny”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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 200+ city-level ordinances — 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.
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.
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.
All 50 U.S. states, U.S. territories, and applicable federal laws (such as the Fair Housing Act and SCRA protections). We also track city-level ordinances for 200+ major cities with local tenant protections — from rent control rules to local housing authority contacts.
Read your lease before you sign it.
Start today — your first scan is free and takes about a minute. No credit card.