DoclyKnow what your lease actually says before you move in
Rental agreements are full of clauses that limit your rights. Docly flags the ones that matter and tells you what you can push back on.
Docly found an auto-renewal clause that would have locked me in for another year if I missed a 60-day notice window. I almost didn't catch it.
Priya S.
Renter in Brooklyn
What people miss
Security deposit traps
Vague damage clauses that let landlords keep your deposit for normal wear and tear.
Early termination penalties
Breaking your lease can cost 2-3 months' rent — but some clauses are negotiable or unenforceable.
Maintenance gray areas
Who pays when the dishwasher breaks? Many leases shift repair costs to tenants in ways that aren't obvious.
What Docly flags for you
Automatic Renewal
Your lease auto-renews for 12 months unless you give 60 days' written notice. Miss the window and you're locked in for another year.
Security Deposit
The deposit is set at 2 months' rent. Most renters in your area negotiate this down to 1 month. Worth asking.
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First-time renter
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Freelance designer
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First-time home buyer