As a landlord, I often field questions from tenants whose life plans don't fit neatly into 12-month leasing cycles. The tenant might be in town for a six-month internship or a nine-month certificate ...

If you own a home that you’re having trouble selling, or if you want to buy a home but you’re not financially qualified, a lease purchase agreement could be appealing. Here’s how they work, along with ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. An open-end lease is a type of rental agreement that obliges the lessee (the person making ...