Illustrative example only. This sample uses a fictional residential lease to show the structure of a report. It is not a real customer document, not legal advice, and not a prediction of any outcome.
Sample report · Residential lease · California
What your $50 report looks like
Every paid report is organized the same way: an overall leverage estimate, then each issue with the exact clause quoted, a plain-English explanation, a statute citation where our sources support one, and a list of questions to take to a lawyer.
Overall estimate
Moderate leverage (45–60%)
3 issues surfaced — 1 high, 1 medium, 1 low. Estimates reflect issue density and citation support, not a prediction of any legal result.
Findings
Automatic renewal with a narrow cancellation window
The lease renews for successive 12-month terms unless written notice is given in a 15-day window, 60+ days before term end. Short, early notice windows are a common point of challenge and may be restricted in some states.
“This Lease shall automatically renew for successive twelve (12) month terms unless Tenant delivers written notice no fewer than sixty (60) days prior to expiration.”
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17602 (automatic renewal disclosures)
Security deposit deductions defined unilaterally
The landlord reserves sole discretion to determine deductions, without an itemization timeline. Many states require itemized statements within a set number of days after move-out.
“Landlord may apply the deposit to any amounts Landlord determines, in its sole discretion, are owed under this Lease.”
Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5 (security deposits; itemization)
Ambiguous “reasonable wear and tear” standard
“Reasonable wear and tear” is referenced but never defined, leaving room for disputes at move-out. Worth clarifying with counsel or in writing with the landlord.
“Tenant shall return the premises in original condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.”
No corroborating statute matched — shown for your lawyer's review.
Questions for your lawyer
- Is the 60-day renewal notice window enforceable here, and did I receive any required auto-renewal disclosures?
- What itemization and timeline rules apply to my security deposit deductions?
- Can we define “reasonable wear and tear” in writing before move-out to avoid a dispute?