Rent Bot: lease check

The landlord is pushing for a signature, the lease runs six pages, and the clause about a "security deposit" reads like a riddle.

Rent Bot offers to look the document over for you. You send a housing rental contract, and the bot highlights doubtful spots and risks that could cost you money when you move in. 🏠

This page covers how to use the bot, which traps appear in leases and where an automatic check stops being enough.

A contract check minutes before you sign

The bot describes itself as artificial intelligence trained by a team of lawyers. Starting is simple: press /start and send the contract for review. You can upload a file or photos of the pages.

The bot finds disputed clauses and explains what they threaten and what to do about them. The bot's directory page mentions one check for a new user.

1. Open the bot and send /start.
2. Upload the contract: a file or clear photos of every page.
3. Wait for the review and read the flagged clauses.
4. Discuss changes with the landlord before signing.
5. Show the final version to a lawyer if the deal is large.

Where money hides in rental contracts

Most disputes cluster around a few clauses. Reread them yourself even if the bot has already marked them.

• Deposit. When and under what conditions it is returned, and which deductions are allowed.
• Penalties. Amounts for leaving early or paying late.
• Utilities. Who pays and by which meter readings.
• Rent increases. Whether the price can change during the term.
• Inspections. How often the owner may visit.
• Condition of belongings. Whether a handover record with a description exists.

What the bot cannot replace

An automatic check helps you spot suspicious wording, but it is not legal advice. The bot reads the contract text. It does not verify who actually owns the flat.

For questions outside the text, you do the work. Ask for ownership documents and compare the landlord's passport. If an agent rents it out, check the power of attorney. ⚠️

What to do with a flagged risk

A flagged clause is not always a reason to walk away. Often it can be fixed: clarify when the deposit comes back, cap a penalty, add a handover record with photos.

Suggest changes in writing, by messenger or email. A landlord who refuses to adjust clearly lopsided terms is giving you something to think about. 🔍

How to read a lease yourself in twenty minutes

Start with three things: term and price, termination conditions, and how the deposit is returned. If those are clear and fair to both sides, the rest is usually not critical.

Underline everything you did not understand and ask the landlord directly. Get the answer in writing, since spoken promises help little in a dispute. 📝

Who gains from it

Students moving to another city, families renting for the first time and anyone who dislikes legal language. A check takes a few minutes and helps you ask the landlord the right questions.

If a document contains personal data, cover part of it: you can blur passport numbers and addresses before sending, provided the check does not need to read them.