Property Management

In Louisiana, a 'rent-to-own' or 'lease-purchase' agreement gives the tenant:

AImmediate ownership of the property upon signing
BThe right to purchase the property at a specified price within a defined period, with rent credits potentially applied toward the purchase price✓ Correct
CThe obligation to purchase the property regardless of financing availability
DNo option to purchase — only a standard lease

Explanation

A lease-purchase (rent-to-own) agreement gives the tenant the option to purchase the property at a predetermined price during or at the end of the lease term, with a portion of monthly rent often credited toward the purchase price.

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