Research
PlainStatute Research
Original datasets we compute from our own corpus of plain-language state-law explainers. Every figure is measured from published pages, never hardcoded.
The Renter Protection Index
Which states give renters the strongest hand overall, scored from five separate statutes: rent-increase notice, eviction notice, entry notice, late-fee caps, and deposit caps.
50 states ranked
The Debtor Protection Index
Which states best shield you from debt collectors, scored on wage garnishment limits and how long a creditor has to sue on written, account, and oral debt.
50 states ranked
The Tenant Protection Index
Which states give renters the strongest security deposit protections, scored from the statutes on five factors.
50 states ranked
Statute Plain-Language Complexity Index
Which areas of state law read hardest once written in plain English, measured across 1,400 state pages.
57 topics scored
The Consumer Protection Index
How far each state leans toward the consumer, scored from small-claims access, lemon-law strength, and gift-card protection.
50 states ranked