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Work & businessChapter 3 of 5⏱ 6 min

Contract red flags.

15 pages of legal language, and you sign tomorrow. Get it in plain English, with the risky clauses flagged.

✓Plain-English summary✓Risky clauses✓Questions to ask
1

Upload the PDF

Cover IC and account numbers first.

2

Say which side you’re on

It changes what counts as "risky" for you.

I'm the [tenant / buyer / supplier] in this agreement. Explain in plain English: 1. The 5 main things I'm agreeing to 2. Clauses that could hurt me, with clause numbers 3. Key dates, deposits, penalties and notice I must give 4. Questions I should ask before signing
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Could hurt you:
⚠ Clause 8.2 Leaving early loses the full deposit.
⚠ Clause 11 Rent can rise with 1 month's notice.
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3

Open each clause yourself

Read the original wording behind every flag.

4

Dig deeper

Ask follow-ups about your situation.

Clause 8.2: what happens if I leave 3 months early?
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Clause 8.2: what happens if I leave 3 months early?
Under 8.2 you'd lose the 2-month deposit. Ask the landlord if finding a replacement tenant would waive this.
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5

Take your questions to the other side

Use list 4 before you sign.

BOOM.

You go in knowing what to ask, instead of signing and hoping.

Not legal advice

This helps you understand the document. For high-value deals or anything you're unsure about, see a lawyer.

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