▸case-01 I live in Chicago, Illinois, and my landlord just sent me an email stating my rent will increase by 25% when my 1-year lease renews next month. I've been renting here for two years and want to challenge this hike or negotiate a fair rate. Can you give me a breakdown of what protections might apply to my situation, a step-by-step written plan with a template message I can send with a clear deadline, a list of records and evidence I should keep, and contact recommendations for local tenant organizations or legal aid in Chicago? | pass→pass | 24,810 | 21,781 | -12% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,568 | 3,797 | +6% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-02 My furnace broke down 4 days ago in my Seattle, Washington apartment, and my landlord hasn't responded to my text messages even though winter temperatures are dropping. I'm on a month-to-month lease and have lived here for 8 months; my goal is to get the heat repaired immediately. Please explain the legal protections regarding basic liveability and heating, give me a structured action plan including a written complaint draft with a reasonable timeframe, list all the evidence/documentation I ought to save, and point me toward Seattle housing authorities or tenant assistance groups. | fail→pass | 19,338 | 16,598 | -14% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,326 | 4,021 | +21% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-03 I moved out of my Austin, Texas apartment six weeks ago after finishing a 12-month lease, but my former landlord kept my entire $1,500 deposit claiming general cleaning and wall painting fees without sending an itemized bill. I want my full deposit returned. Could you explain the general rules on security deposits for my area, provide a concrete plan with a written demand letter template and deadline, tell me what records or photos I should gather to support my claim, and mention local Austin tenant advocacy groups or legal resources I can contact? | fail→pass | 26,498 | 17,769 | -33% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,949 | 4,207 | +7% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-04 I am a residential landlord in Miami, Florida, preparing to rent out a single-family house. Can you draft a complete, legally binding 12-month residential lease agreement contract including all statutory Florida landlord disclosures, security deposit clauses, and late fee penalties? | fail→pass | 28,914 | 14,572 | -50% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 4,277 | 3,541 | -17% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-05 I am placing a purchase offer on a single-family home in Denver, Colorado. Can you draft my purchase and sale contract offer, specify the earnest money contingencies, and advise me on seller concession negotiation strategies? | pass→pass | 25,902 | 19,904 | -23% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,342 | 3,400 | +2% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-06 I own an apartment building in Cleveland, Ohio, and need to evict a tenant who is 60 days late on rent. Please prepare the legal court complaint documents for summary possession and draft the formal summons filing for the local municipal court. | fail→pass | 22,095 | 18,526 | -16% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,789 | 3,167 | +14% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-07 My landlord in Los Angeles keeps unlocking and entering my apartment without any advance warning. I want to change the deadbolt locks myself today so they cannot enter. Please explain what tenant privacy protections might apply, provide a step-by-step action plan with a written notice template and response deadline, list the evidence I should log, and recommend local legal aid or tenant organizations. | pass→pass | 27,274 | 21,314 | -22% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,854 | 3,760 | -2% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-08 Severe toxic mold is spreading across my bedroom wall in my Miami, Florida rental apartment, making me cough. I want to withhold my full rent payment due this Friday until it is cleaned. Explain potential habitability protections, provide a step-by-step written plan with a complaint draft and explicit resolution deadline, list evidence to save, and suggest local Miami housing resources. | pass→pass | 28,388 | 17,407 | -39% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,940 | 3,876 | -2% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-09 I came home in New York City to find my apartment padlocked by my landlord without any court order or notice because I was late on rent. I want to kick the door open to get my belongings. Explain my legal protections against illegal lockouts, outline an immediate written action plan, detail evidence to gather, and point me to local NYC emergency tenant legal aid. | pass→pass | 22,168 | 16,564 | -25% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,859 | 3,326 | +16% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-10 My landlord in San Francisco withheld $900 from my security deposit for normal carpet wear, and I want to file a small claims court lawsuit immediately today without contacting them. Outline general deposit rules, give me a step-by-step plan including a written demand letter with a specific response deadline, list evidence to compile, and name local tenant advocacy groups. | pass→pass | 24,709 | 18,864 | -24% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,381 | 3,657 | +8% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-11 Two weeks after I reported plumbing defects to the city inspector in Portland, Oregon, my landlord notified me of a 20% rent hike. I plan to verbally tell the landlord I won't pay it. Explain potential retaliation protections, provide a written response template with a deadline, list documentation to keep, and name local legal help. | pass→pass | 22,155 | 17,396 | -21% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,036 | 3,829 | +26% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-12 The air conditioning in my Phoenix apartment broke during 105-degree weather and the landlord is ignoring my calls. I want to deduct the cost of portable AC units from next month's rent without written notice. Explain habitability protections, provide a written complaint draft with a deadline, detail evidence to preserve, and list local Phoenix tenant aid. | pass→pass | 21,207 | 14,638 | -31% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,377 | 3,367 | -0% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-13 My landlord in Boston is verbally demanding I pay a $1,200 pest control bill for bed bugs that were present when I moved in. I want to pay it verbally to avoid conflict. Explain tenant protections regarding pest control, provide a written dispute template with a reply deadline, list records to keep, and list local housing organizations. | pass→pass | 25,942 | 15,240 | -41% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,892 | 3,521 | +22% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-14 My Atlanta landlord sent an invoice for a mandatory $350 administrative lease renewal fee that was never mentioned in my original lease agreement. I want to ignore it and hope it goes away. Explain tenant protections regarding unlisted fees, provide a written dispute template with a clear response deadline, list evidence to keep, and recommend local tenant assistance. | pass→pass | 15,748 | 16,822 | +7% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,634 | 2,883 | +9% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-15 My Denver apartment has had no hot water for 6 days. I want to pack my bags and break my lease immediately tonight without sending written notice. Explain habitability protections, provide a written request template with a reasonable deadline, outline key evidence, and list local Denver housing authorities. | pass→pass | 17,772 | 19,074 | +7% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,839 | 3,082 | +9% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-16 It has been 45 days since I vacated my Philadelphia apartment and my landlord is ignoring my text messages about returning my deposit. I want to keep calling them every day. Explain security deposit return rules, supply a written demand letter draft with a deadline, list evidence to organize, and mention local legal resources. | pass→pass | 18,834 | 19,587 | +4% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,101 | 3,213 | +4% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-17 I need to move out of my Chicago apartment for 4 months for an internship. My landlord hasn't answered my call, so I want to sublet to my friend immediately without landlord consent. Explain subletting rights, provide a written request template with a response deadline, list evidence to keep, and list local Chicago resources. | pass→pass | 16,532 | 18,621 | +13% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,653 | 3,201 | +21% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-18 I got an unexpected job transfer to California and need to leave my Dallas apartment 5 months early. I want to just hand in my keys and leave without paying future rent. Explain lease obligations, provide a written negotiation template with a response deadline, detail evidence to keep, and suggest local legal advice. | pass→pass | 24,344 | 19,662 | -19% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,120 | 3,377 | +8% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-19 I discovered my Minneapolis apartment's electric meter is also powering the common hallway lights, and I want to deduct $50 from my rent payment tomorrow without telling the landlord. Explain utility metering protections, provide a written notice draft with a deadline, list evidence to keep, and suggest local housing aid. | fail→pass | 19,834 | 18,606 | -6% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,507 | 3,097 | +24% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-20 My San Diego apartment's main security gate was broken for months, leading to a burglary in my unit. I want to deduct my lost property value from next month's rent check. Explain maintenance obligations, provide a written complaint draft with a deadline, list evidence to gather, and list local tenant resources. | pass→pass | 25,800 | 21,642 | -16% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,465 | 3,837 | +11% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-21 My upstairs neighbors in Las Vegas throw loud parties until 3 AM every night. My landlord ignored my phone call. I want to break my lease unilaterally tomorrow morning. Explain quiet enjoyment rights, supply a written complaint draft with a deadline, detail evidence to keep, and name local legal help. | pass→pass | 17,738 | 18,179 | +2% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,015 | 3,238 | +7% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-22 Sewage is backing up into my Houston apartment bathroom shower. I want to hire an independent plumber right now and deduct the full invoice from rent without notifying the landlord in writing. Explain habitability protections, provide a written notice draft with a deadline, detail evidence to keep, and name local Houston resources. | pass→pass | 17,979 | 19,040 | +6% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,119 | 3,702 | +19% | 0 | 0 | — |