How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Lease To Own Agreement in Illinois

In 2025, an individual in Illinois sought assistance with drafting a rent-to-own agreement for a condo transaction with a friend. The client aimed to formalize a ten-year arrangement in which they would pay a total price of $264,000, including a $20,000 down payment and monthly payments over the specified duration. Additionally, the client planned to cover ongoing homeowners association fees and electricity costs, while the friend would handle property taxes and insurance. As a result, the client received six proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee offers ranging from $325 to $1,000, all submitted to meet the client's deadline of less than one week.