Lease review
Lease Agreement Review
Review your lease agreement before you sign. Paste your residential or commercial lease and get an instant, plain-English risk analysis of fees, renewals, deposits, and repair clauses. Free, no signup — informational only, not legal advice.
What we check
What a lease agreement review checks
Review your lease agreement
What to watch for
Lease red flags tenants often miss
Long auto-renewal notice windows
60–90 day notice windows are easy to miss. 30 days is more typical — and missing the window can lock you into another full term.
Unilateral rent increases
Watch for clauses that let the landlord raise rent during the term with short notice. A fixed rent for the lease term is the safer standard.
Tenant pays all repairs
Major repairs and building systems are usually the landlord's responsibility — read any clause that shifts them onto you closely.
Vague security deposit deductions
Look for itemized deductions and a clear return timeline as required by your local law, not open-ended 'cleaning and damages' language.
Open-ended right of entry
Most jurisdictions require advance notice. An 'any time, any reason' entry clause is unusual and worth questioning.
Heavy early-termination fees
Fees of 2–3 months' rent are common but worth understanding. Check for military or domestic-violence carve-outs where required by law.
No subletting under any circumstances
A blanket ban can hurt you if your situation changes. 'With landlord's reasonable consent' is a fairer standard.
Step by step
How to review a lease agreement
Three steps, about a minute, no account needed.
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Paste your lease agreement
Copy the full text of your residential or commercial lease into the box — every page, every addendum. No upload, no signup.
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Let the AI analyze every clause
The AI scans rent, deposits, renewal, repair duties, entry rights, and termination clauses for risky and one-sided terms in seconds.
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Read the plain-English report
Get a risk score, a clause-by-clause breakdown, and a list of questions to raise with the landlord before you sign.
AI, lawyer, or both
Lawyer to review your lease agreement — or AI?
When a free AI review is enough
For a standard residential lease, an AI review usually catches the common problems: auto-renewal traps, vague deposit deductions, shifted repair duties, short cure periods, and open-ended entry rights — everything you'd want to question before signing.
When to hire a lawyer to review a lease agreement
For a commercial lease, a long-term or high-value lease, or any lease with unusual terms you don't fully understand, have a lawyer review the lease agreement and give a formal opinion. Tenant law is highly local, and the stakes justify the fee.
What a lawyer lease review costs
A lawyer to review a lease agreement typically charges $150–$400 per hour, and a full review often runs $200–$500+ depending on length. Running this free AI review first means you arrive at any consultation already knowing which clauses to focus on.
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FAQ
Lease agreement review — common questions
How do I review a lease agreement?
Read the lease in full at least twice, then check the load-bearing clauses one by one: rent and increases, the security deposit, the auto-renewal notice window, who pays for repairs, the landlord's right of entry, and early-termination terms. The fastest way to do a first pass is to paste the full lease into the free AI reviewer above — it flags risky and one-sided clauses and gives you a list of questions to ask the landlord before you sign.Should I hire a lawyer to review my lease agreement?
For a standard residential lease, an AI review plus a careful read is often enough to catch the common problems. Consider a lawyer to review your lease agreement if it's a commercial lease, a high-value or long-term lease, or if it contains unusual terms you don't fully understand. A good approach is to run the free AI review first, then take the specific flagged clauses to a lawyer — you'll spend less of their billable time.How much does it cost for a lawyer to review a lease agreement?
A lawyer to review a lease agreement typically charges $150–$400 per hour, and a full residential lease review often runs $200–$500 depending on length and complexity; commercial leases cost more. This AI lease agreement review is completely free, which makes it a low-risk way to screen the lease before deciding whether paid legal review is worth it.Can I negotiate a lease?
Yes — especially in soft markets. Common asks: a lower deposit, shorter notice for non-renewal, a longer cure period for late rent, a pet allowance, and smaller late fees. Reviewing the lease first tells you exactly which clauses are worth pushing back on.What's a normal security deposit?
Typically 1–2 months' rent, depending on jurisdiction. Some places cap deposits by law and set deadlines for returning them. Check your local rules.Should I sign a lease the day I see it?
Don't. Read it twice, run it through this tool, and ask questions about anything that surprises you. A few hours of review is worth it before committing to a year or more.Is an AI lease agreement review legal advice?
No. Our review is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed lawyer. Tenant law is highly local — for disputes or unusual terms, talk to a tenant-rights attorney or your local housing authority.Do you store my lease agreement?
No. Your lease text is sent to our AI provider for the review and is not saved to any database. See our privacy policy for details.
FreeContractReviewer.com provides AI-generated information to help you understand possible contract issues. It is not legal advice and does not replace a qualified lawyer.