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[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 81 points 3 days ago (5 children)
[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 19 points 3 days ago (4 children)

We lease this mess now, for $0 down payment and 5.6% APR*

*For 3 years, then APR subject to change on the whims of the owner

[–] Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Real talk, I honestly don't get the point in leasing, or even how it's different from renting. Sounds more like renting with a different name.

[–] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago

You're correct. They are the same. Loan may also apply.

However, depending on where you are, there are regional differences in where the terms get used. Locally, you rent an apartment but lease a warehouse (why?). Also, if you rent an apartment and turn over your lease agreement to another person, you are sub-letting the apartment. And "let" also means lease in this context. Err rent. Fuck, I've gone cross-eyed

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