How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft an Apartment Rental Agreement in Massachusetts

In 2023, a personal client in Massachusetts posted a project seeking assistance with drafting an apartment rental agreement. The client and their spouse had been renting from a family friend on a month-to-month basis and needed a formal lease to facilitate changes for health insurance and other documentation. They aimed to create a simple agreement that would outline their rental terms, including a three-month notice for termination, while emphasizing their respectful relationship with the landlord regarding property maintenance. As a result, the client received seven proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $275 to $1,499, all submitted to complete the work within the requested timeframe of over a week.