Telling lawyer I dont want to use his lease

[Nate Hayes]

I just bought a duplex to house hack as my first property and I'm getting ready to rent out the side I won't be in.

A friend's family member is a real estate attorney so I reached out for help on a lease. I figured it was worth paying to work with an attorney to make sure my lease conforms to applicable laws.

Problem is I don't like their lease. It's short, feels incomplete, and instead of "Landlord" and "Tenant" it uses "Us / We" and "You" as if I'm trying to give this lease to a 6 year old (maybe just a personal preference but I don't like how it reads)

They sent me the template and asked for $250 (saying it's a reduced rate). I'm assuming I'm not bound to pay this if I state that I won't be using their lease? They spent minimal time putting in some of the specifics of my property but they may try to charge me for their time if I reject the lease. The fact that it is family of a friend gives me extra pause as well, I'm not entirely sure how to handle it.

Thanks in advance

[Dennis M.]

Call the local courthouse ask the ladies who the number one attorney is for that counties evictions they see come across their desk . Get his number .. call that guy and use his lease instead !