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

In 2024, an individual in New York sought assistance in drafting an apartment rental agreement. The client, who was the primary tenant of a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment, aimed to rent out the second bedroom while ensuring compliance with their existing lease. They required a legal professional to review their lease terms and draft a binding contract that outlined crucial provisions regarding rent, responsibilities for damages, and potential terms for extending the agreement. As a result, the client received six proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $420 to $1,499. All proposals were submitted to meet the client's deadline of less than one week, ensuring timely assistance with the required legal documentation.