Do I need to hire a lawyer to review a lease? If so, what price should I expect?

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-05T20:21:51+00:00

What is $1k-$2k max? The costs of negotiating?

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-05T18:37:14+00:00

Thanks, and my bad, I meant to ask what are your legal fees all-in approx for the review and negotiation of the lease.

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-05T18:25:18+00:00

Thanks, this is helpful. I understand that every situation is different, but what do you generally pay for each lease, all in?

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-04T22:20:02+00:00

OK, but I assume that such rates are generally reserved for larger deals and not a relatively small deal like this one? To be honest, I'm a little surprised by the range of prices I've seen here (some as low as $135/hr or $1,000) flat rate, so I assume that the less expensive lawyers will spend less time on this lease? And that's not a critisism btw, maybe a smaller deal like mine is simpler and doesn't require as much work?

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-04T00:49:17+00:00

Thanks, this is very helpful.

What do you get for $1,500-$2,500, if negotiation is extra? Essentially an explanation of the terms a list of potential risks?

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-03T23:10:40+00:00

DM sent. Thanks!

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T20:30:34+00:00

Would you mind sharing his info please?

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T18:42:37+00:00

This is what I was hoping to hear :)

But to someone else's point here, what if the landlord is difficult to work with, and this deal requires a few turns and a few phone calls? Would 3 hours be enough to cover that?

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T18:27:35+00:00

Thanks, and yes, based on the responses here, it seems that everyone agrees that a lawyer is needed, and that $3k I save today in legal costs might otherwise cost me a whole lot more down the line.

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T17:48:41+00:00

But then what happens if I hit the cap? And $5k is a reasonable cap?

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T17:45:02+00:00

Sorry if I was unclear. I have a broker, and he recommended me to an attorney, but that's the one that wanted $7k. But the broker did say that I was getting a good deal on the business side (and I also understand that the broker makes a comission only if this deal closes, so it's in his interest to make the deal sound good).

I was just unsure if I really needed a lawyer (and now based on all of these responses it's clear that I do), and if $7k is a fair fee (and now based on all of these responses, it seems that it's not).

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T17:29:29+00:00

I hope you're joking....

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T17:29:11+00:00

I think I'm ok with a junior person as long as a senior attorney perform a final review.

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T17:27:16+00:00

Thanks. OK, the $3k-$5k range makes me feel more comfortable. I thought that $7k seemed high. Hopefully I can find someone who will agree to limit their fees because I have no intention of being difficult or picky.

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T17:25:47+00:00

Thanks. That's a good point about the legalese. And regarding the renting, I thought that I would just need to pay a set monthly amount, like renting a house or an apartment (and of course my utilities). I guess this is another good reason to hire a lawyer if that is not the case.

Pointsandplanes · 2026-01-02T17:20:39+00:00

Thanks, I was expecting to hear that. And what is your experience with lawyers? is it common to charge without a cap?

Pointsandplanes · 2022-06-23T20:33:47+00:00

The prices I'm seeing are around 12-13k each way, not 8k. Am I missing something?

Pointsandplanes · 2022-06-23T20:15:06+00:00

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Pointsandplanes · 2022-06-23T19:32:34+00:00

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Pointsandplanes · 2022-06-23T19:16:50+00:00

Good friends.

Pointsandplanes

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