Lease purchase contract
A Lease-Purchase Contract, also known as a lease purchase agreement or rent-to-own agreement, allows consumers to obtain durable goods or rent-to-own real estate without entering into a standard credit contract. It is a shortened name for a lease with option to purchase contract. For real estate, a lease purchase contract combines elements of a traditional rental agreement with an exclusive right of first refusal option for later purchase of the home. Elements Elements of a lease purchase contract typically include: Property value - The agreed sale price of the property. Duration - The time frame of the agreement. Monthly payment - How much the lessor will be paying monthly. Rent credit - How much of the lessor's monthly payment will go to the eventual purchase price at the end of the lease. The contract will also generally include terms that relate to repairs and maintenance and, for real estate transactions, how such expenses such as property taxes and homeowner association fees will be paid. Transaction Structure In a standard Lease-Purchase Contract, the two parties agree to a lease period during which rent is paid, and the terms of the sale at the end of the lease period, including sale price.