The Renter's Guide
Read the lease.
Then read this.
Plain-English guides for renters. Written so you can read your lease with the confidence of someone who's actually read 10,000 of them.
Red flags
10 red flags to spot in any lease before you sign
Auto-renewal traps, junk fees, repair clauses, illegal entry — the ten clauses every renter should know.
Rent
Can my landlord raise rent mid-lease? (US, 2026)
The short answer is almost always no — but there are exceptions written into many leases. Here's what to look for.
Deposits
Security deposit rules in all 50 US states
Maximum amounts, return deadlines, and what your landlord can legally deduct — state by state.