Number: RS21467
Title: Consumer Rental-Purchase (Rent-to-Own) Agreements
Authors: Pauline H. Smale, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report gives background on the rent-to-own industry and the issues raised by rental-purchase agreements. Information on a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) survey and the status of federal regulation and legislation is discussed.
Pages: 5
Date: April 18, 2007