ScanMyTermsCheck a lease before you sign it
A lease is usually the landlord's template. Photograph it or upload it and ScanMyTerms lists the clauses most likely to cost you money, ranked by risk, with what to negotiate.
What it flags
Vague deposit deductions
"Cleaning and wear" with no definition lets the landlord keep most of your deposit.
Automatic renewal with a long notice window
Miss the date and you are locked in for another term.
All repairs on the tenant
Structural and appliance repairs are normally the landlord's job.
Early-termination penalty of several months' rent
Leaving early can cost far more than the remaining rent justifies.
Landlord entry without notice
Your right to privacy should come with a notice period.
Rent increases at the landlord's discretion
Increases should be capped or tied to a stated index.
Questions
Is my contract stored?
Not the file: it's normally read in your browser, and photos are read and discarded, never stored. The text is usually erased as soon as the scan finishes. The report, which quotes short passages from your contract, is deleted 7 days after it's created.
What does it cost?
The risk count and the first two findings are free. The full report is a one-time $5 per document, with no subscription.
Is this legal advice?
No. ScanMyTerms flags commercial risks so you know what to question. For anything significant, talk to a qualified lawyer.
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