Contract Help in New York City, New York

New York City is home to 8.3M people, and every one of them signs contracts — leases, job offers, car financing agreements, insurance policies, and more. ClauseBoard helps New York City residents understand what they're signing before they sign it.

What ClauseBoard Does

Upload any contract and get a clause-by-clause breakdown in plain English. Every clause is flagged green (standard), yellow (review), or red (flag) — with financial impact estimates, enforceability assessments, and specific negotiation scripts when applicable.

No legal jargon. No waiting 24 hours for a lawyer to call back. No $300 consultation fee. Just your contract, explained in language you can actually understand, in under 2 minutes.

Contracts We Analyze in New York City

New York City residents commonly need help with apartment leases, employment contracts, commercial leases, NDAs. ClauseBoard supports 16 contract types and automatically detects which type you're uploading.

Residential Leases

Whether you're renting in New York City or the surrounding New York area, your lease contains clauses that affect your rights as a tenant. ClauseBoard checks security deposit limits, late fee caps, entry notice requirements, and renewal terms against New York law.

Employment Contracts

Job offers in New York City's finance, real estate, startups industries often include non-compete clauses, IP assignments, and stock option terms that can affect your career for years. ClauseBoard flags overly broad restrictions and explains your rights.

Car Financing

Car dealerships in New York City present financing agreements with interest rates, prepayment penalties, and extended warranty terms that can add thousands to the total cost. ClauseBoard catches hidden fees and unfair terms.

Insurance Policies

Your health, auto, home, or renter's insurance policy is full of exclusions you don't know about. ClauseBoard shows you exactly what's covered and what's not.

New York Law That Affects Your Contracts

NY General Business Law §399-z requires certain contracts in the language of negotiation. Security deposits limited to one month's rent. Rent stabilization laws apply to many apartments.

ClauseBoard automatically checks your contract against New York law and flags clauses that may be unenforceable or that exceed legal limits.

Contract Health Score

Every analysis includes a Contract Health Score — a number from 0 to 100 that summarizes your contract's overall risk level. Think of it like a credit score for your contract. The score considers the severity of each flagged clause, missing expected protections, and structural issues in the document.

How It Works

1. Upload your contract — PDF, paste text, or take a photo
2. AI analyzes every clause — type detection, risk flagging, financial impact
3. Get results in under 2 minutes — plain English breakdown with actionable guidance

Pricing

Your first analysis is free — no credit card required. After that, a single analysis is $9.99, compared to $300+ for an attorney consultation in New York City. Pro users get 30 analyses per month for $24.99.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the analysis?

Most contracts are analyzed in 1-2 minutes, depending on length and complexity.

Is this legal advice?

No. ClauseBoard provides informational analysis only. For legal advice specific to your situation in New York City, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Can ClauseBoard analyze contracts in other languages?

Yes. ClauseBoard detects the language automatically and provides bilingual analysis in English plus the original language. We support 12+ languages including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and more.

What if I already signed my contract?

Upload it and select "Already signed." ClauseBoard will focus on your obligations, deadlines, and what to watch out for instead of negotiation tips.

ClauseBoard.ai — Your contract, in plain English. Serving New York City, New York.