Do I need to hire a lawyer to draw up a lease?

I will check with lawyer/escrow company.

Not to crap in anyone's Wheaties, but @Ben Palmer you might need to talk to a lawyer/accountant. 

Would a Lawyer be able to help create from scratch with both parties?

In the indirect case, payment takes the form of a lower effective offer for the home.

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While it is possible that the fact you purchased prior to the forming of the HOA could be a factor, it is more likely that the HOA, after being formed, followed a specific process to effect the Rental Cap.

I am now fully compliant and trying to determine the most efficient way to resolve this pre-trial.I’ve spoken with a few attorneys and received quotes ranging from $3k to $6k, and I’m trying to evaluate:- Whether retaining counsel specifically for the pre-trial conference is worth it at this stage, and- Whether anyone has recommendations for attorneys experienced with municipal / STR / code enforcement cases in Williams, Flagstaff, or northern Arizona.If you’ve been through something similar, I’d appreciate hearing:- How your case resolved once compliance was achieved- Whether having an attorney at pre-trial made a meaningful difference- Any lawyer recommendations (or lessons learned)Thanks in advance — appreciate the collective wisdom here.

Effective Lawyers and Receivers do cost hundreds of dollars an hour, and a good chunk of that money goes to running an office, hiring a staff, etc.  

Not to lawyer up, just to understand the local requirements.