What Are Rent-to-Own Homes?

by Samantha Hawrylack

A rent-to-own home is a home renters lease with the option to purchase it after a specified period. The own part of the contract usually has a two- to-four-year timeline, and the lease part typically requires higher rent than the market rental rate.

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