Should I get an attorney?

[Bailey Mason]

Hello All!

I'm acquiring my first duplex, and trying to get all things in order, starting with a good lease agreement to include all things i want.  I'm looking for advice on getting an attorney?  Do you recommend I get one to create our lease?  If so, for what other reasons do you use them? Do you have recommendations for good ones in Indy? Thanks! 

[Ron Rohrssen]

@Ryan Murdock Glad to share. Here's the clause that I added to my lease specifically for military.

Military Termination. In the event, the Tenant is, or hereafter becomes, a member of the United States Armed Forces on extended active duty and hereafter the Tenant receives permanent change of station orders to depart from the area where the Property is located, or is relieved from active duty, retires or separates from the military, or is ordered into military housing, then in any of these events, the Tenant may terminate this lease upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Landlord. The Tenant will also provide to the Landlord a copy of the official orders or a letter signed by the Tenant's commanding officer, reflecting the change, which warrants termination under this provision. The Tenant will pay prorated rent for any days (he/she) occupy the dwelling past the first day of the month. Any security deposit will be promptly returned to the Tenant, provided there are no damages to the Property.