Confidently navigate your lease with legal help for renters

LegalShield, a trusted legal subscription service, can help when it comes to renters’ legal issues. From disputes with your landlord to general questions about your lease, we connect you with a provider law firm that can answer your questions to help you fight for your rights.

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LegalShield Helps Make Life Easier

The better way to access legal help

LegalShield serves millions, which enables savings for you. Instead of paying a lawyer an hourly fee, you pay a small amount per month for access to legal advice on an unlimited number of personal legal issues. Lawyers usually charge hundreds per hour, but LegalShield starts at around $1 a day. 

It’s simple to use. Download our app or use the web to quickly connect with your provider law firm.  

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A lawyer can advise you on renter topics like:

home contract signing

Lease review

Before you sign, get advice about whether the lease is fair or whether the landlord is trying to take advantage of you.

Lease dispute

A lawyer can give you legal advice when your landlord violates the lease, fails to make a repair, or prevents you from subletting.

rent sign

Ending a lease

Legal review is key if you’re having issues renewing your lease, ending your lease early, or if your landlord is withholding your security deposit.

Discrimination

You have access to advice from a lawyer if a landlord refuses to rent to you based on sex, religion, race, etc.

Pet disputes

Get legal advice for pet disputes and pet deposits. Lawyers may be able to negotiate an exception if pets are prohibited.

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Connecting to a law firm has never been easier

We handpick our network of provider law firms, giving you access to professionals who share our passion. With an average of 22 years of experience, our lawyers understand your state laws. Your membership can save you hundreds every time you use it, for issues like:

Consumer Finance

Many of the things we love come with guarantees. But warranties can be confusing. LegalShield helps you make sense of your contracts and debt disputes.

Estate Planning

Get access to a lawyer who can help you with standard Will preparation with annual review and updates, Living Will preparation/Physician’s Directive, and Financial Powers of Attorney/Durable Powers of Attorney.

Family Law

Personal legal issues can be stressful. Your lawyer will help you with representation for uncontested adoptions, uncontested divorces, separations & annulments, uncontested name changes, prenup agreement prep and review, and help with child custody cases, visitation and parental rights issues.

Landlords

Get help resolving disputes with tenants, reviewing leases, collecting late rent or dealing with evictions with the Home Business Supplement.

Real Estate Services

Receive expert real estate legal help for things like mortgage document prep, residential home purchase document review and feedback, advice and consultation on rental agreements and disputes for both renters and landlords.

Renters

Whether you’re in a landlord dispute or about to sign a new lease, having a vetted law firm can help you understand your federal and state-protected rights as a renter.

Traffic & Accidents

Whether you’re dealing with a minor fender bender, an issue with your driver’s license or a major moving violation, access to legal help is important.

 Additional Services

As a member, you can get legal advice in so many areas, like weddings, child custody, trial representation for civil suits, IRS audits and investigations, credit issues, and more. Plus, get a discount on hourly rates for items not covered in the membership.

See the member contract for full plan details.

It’s never been easier to protect yourself

Individuals & Family
Get coverage for you and your loved ones in case of accidents, life events, or just simple document reviews.
$49.95
/mo
Feature List
Covers you, your spouse or partner, and your dependents
Speak with your lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues
Get an unlimited number of documents reviewed (up to 15 pages each)
Representation to help with driver's license reinstatement
Preparation of a standard Will with annual reviews and updates
24/7 emergency access
MEMBERPerks
25% discount on additional services
And so much more

See member contract for full plan details.

“LegalShield provides prompt, prudent service. Their rates are wonderful and something pretty much unheard of in this day and age. They assisted me with a financial situation which probably would have cost me $1,000 for outside legal services.”
Tianna
Virginia Member

Common questions

How can a lawyer help with renter legal issues? 

A lawyer can help give guidance and help clients understand their rights and obligations. From advice to helping negotiate fair agreements, from resolving disputes to advocating in court, lawyers can help minimize the emotional and financial stress associated with landlord-tenant disputes.

When should I hire a lawyer for a renter law issue?

Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to get legal advice on any renter's legal issue to ensure that your rights, and those of your loved ones, are protected. 

What is a legal subscription service (or pre-paid legal plan), and how does it work?

Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small membership fee for access to a  provider law firm in your state for the legal services membership you select. Prices and coverage vary depending on the membership services you select.

How much does a lawyer usually cost?

Hiring lawyers the usual way can cost hundreds per hour. But with LegalShield you pay a small fee and get access to experienced lawyers who can help with any number of real estate issues.

How long do I have to wait before I talk to a lawyer?

Membership applications are reviewed within 72 hours. Once approved, you can contact your lawyer and to start using some perks of your membership.

What is LegalShield?

For over 50 years, LegalShield has made it affordable and easy for its members to connect with its network of vetted, dedicated law firms across the United States and parts of Canada. Lawyers average 22 years of experience. Please note that LegalShield provides access to legal services offered by a network of provider law firms to its members through membership-based participation.