Know your rights as a renter
RentCounsel is an AI-powered platform that gives renters instant access to statute-backed legal guidance. We help you understand your rights, generate formal documents, and track disputes with your landlord — all backed by real, verifiable legal statutes.
How it works
1. Ask your question
Describe your situation in plain English. Select your state and city so we can find the laws that apply to you.
2. We search the statutes
Our system uses AI-powered legal text search to find the most relevant statutes and ordinances from our verified database of tenant protection laws.
3. Get actionable guidance
Receive a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of your rights with specific statute citations you can verify independently.
What you can do
AI-Powered Legal Chat
Ask questions about security deposits, eviction rights, repairs, rent increases, and more. Every answer is backed by actual statutes with links to the source.
Document Generation
Generate demand letters, repair request notices, security deposit demands, habitability complaints, and more — all customized to your jurisdiction.
Situation Tracker
Document your dispute timeline, track communications and incidents, and receive AI-powered analysis with recommended next steps.
Jurisdiction-Specific
Our answers account for both state-level laws and local city ordinances. We know that tenant rights in San Francisco differ from those in rural California.
Coverage area
We currently cover tenant protection laws in 10 states and 6 major cities, with more being added regularly.
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Important disclaimer
RentCounsel provides legal information, not legal advice. While our information is backed by verified statutes with source links for independent verification, it is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. For your specific situation, we recommend consulting with a qualified attorney or your local tenant rights organization.
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