EXAMPLE OUTPUT 1 — Rental Lease Clause: Document type: Rental lease | Text: "Tenant shall be liable for all damages to the premises beyond normal wear and tear. Landlord reserves the right to deduct any such damages from the security deposit at their sole discretion. In the event that damages exceed the security deposit amount, Tenant shall pay the remaining balance within 14 days of written notice. Failure to pay shall result in the landlord pursuing legal remedies including but not limited to collections and civil action." | Reader level: No legal knowledge | Focus: Rights and risks PLAIN ENGLISH SUMMARY You are responsible for paying for any damage you cause to the apartment beyond normal everyday wear. Normal wear means small scuffs, minor carpet wear, and faded paint from regular use — these are the landlord's problem. If you cause damage beyond that, your landlord can take money from your security deposit to cover it — and they get to decide what counts as damage. If the repair costs more than your deposit, you must pay the remaining amount within 14 days of receiving a written bill. If you don't pay, the landlord can take you to court or send the debt to a collection agency. KEY POINTS ✦ Right — You are not responsible for normal everyday wear on the property ✦ Obligation — You must pay for any damage you cause beyond normal wear ✦ Risk — Your landlord decides what counts as damage — this gives them significant power ✦ Deadline — You have 14 days to pay any amount owed above your deposit ✦ Warning — Non-payment can result in court action and damage to your credit rating RED FLAGS ⚠️ ⚠️ "Sole discretion" means the landlord decides what counts as damage without needing to justify it to you — this is highly one-sided ⚠️ No process is described for disputing the landlord's damage assessment — you have no formal right to challenge it in this clause ⚠️ "Including but not limited to" means the list of consequences is not limited to what's written — they can pursue other legal remedies too QUESTIONS TO ASK 1. "What is your definition of normal wear and tear — can you give me examples?" 2. "What process do I follow if I disagree with your damage assessment?" 3. "Will you provide an itemized list of deductions with photos and receipts before taking money from my deposit?" VERDICT This clause is one-sided — it gives the landlord full control over damage decisions with no formal dispute process for the tenant.