Find the lease red flags your landlord may use against your refund
Upload your lease once. We compare deposit language to your state or provincial rules, surface risky clauses, and route the findings into the next refund-demand step.
A renter-ready next step, not just a clause summary
We turn clause conflicts into arguments you can actually use in a refund demand.
Deposit amount, deadlines, and itemization gaps stay attached to the dispute path.
No refund and partial refund now branch into separate workflows automatically.
The same lease findings continue into the demand builder instead of dying on this page.
What we check
Deposit caps, return deadlines, non-refundable wording, itemization, interest clauses, and pre-move-out inspection language.
What you get next
A recommended dispute path, money-at-issue framing, lease-backed legal points, and a demand-letter handoff.
Why it matters
Landlords often rely on lease wording that sounds final but still conflicts with local deposit rules. That gap is where your leverage lives.
Scan the lease before you write the demand
Upload a PDF, DOCX, JPG, or PNG. You can scan first and sign in later if you want to save the claim workspace.
Max 25 MB. PDF, DOCX, JPG, and PNG supported.
- Choose a state or province so the scan uses the right deposit rules.
- Upload a file to start analysis.
Why upload your lease?
Catch unlawful terms
We compare deposit limits, deadlines, interest, and deductions to state/provincial rules.
Get instant clarity
See what’s compliant vs. risky, with plain-English explanations and official references.
Be dispute-ready
If something’s off, generate a renter-first letter and timeline tasks in one click.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the original?
Yes. Keep your original (paper or signed PDF). We analyze a copy to flag issues and prepare letters.
Will you check the whole lease or just the deposit clause?
We focus on security deposit terms first (amount, deadlines, interest, deductions), and expand over time.
What about photos and videos?
Use the Proof Packet flow for photos and videos. This page is specifically for lease clauses that can affect a deposit refund demand.
CleanDeposit is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney or your provincial tenancy board.