Should I get the lease from an attorney (NJ)?

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Hi, newbie landlord here. I finally found some good tenants to rent out my house. Now I need a lease for them to sign. I found an attorney who said he could write one up for me for $350 (which seems kinda steep for me, but again I am a newbie). I also found some apparently nice leases specific for my state for free just by googling.

So should I cough up that cash for the piece of having a solid lease from an attorney or can I save that hard earned money and just use the best one I find online?

Thanks.

So should I cough up that cash for the piece of having a solid lease from an attorney or can I save that hard earned money and just use the best one I find online?

Thanks.

Jessica Zolotorofe · Answer

Always pay an attorney for the first one. $350 is nothing! That's a great deal. NJ is a VERY tenant friendly state, so be careful if you do go at it alone.

Andrew B. · Answer

In NJ, I think it would be essential to have your initial lease written by a lawyer. NJ is a very litigious state. as they say, an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.

Raul R. · Answer

@Jessica Zolotorofe

Made a good point, she's from your local market so I would listen to her. I invest Out of State the price seems a little high but she would know better than I would for NJ. You're not investing in a Landlord Friendly State, make sure your lease is bulletproof.

Scott Weaner · Answer

I bought my lease from an attorney, Michael Greenblatt. He sells his lease for a reasonable price. Give him a call. It is a very extensive lease and will take care of your needs. I think I paid about $120 a couple of years ago.

Should I get the lease from an attorney (NJ)?

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