Delaware § 7609 - Early purchase option.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 7609 — Early purchase option., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7609. Early purchase option.
A lease purchase agreement must provide that at any time after the initial rental payment, the lessee may acquire ownership of the property by tendering 55 percent of the difference between the total of rental payments necessary to acquire ownership of the property and the total amount of rent paid for use of the property at that time.
68 Del. Laws, c. 59, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 7609
What does Delaware Code § 7609 cover?
Section 7609 ("Early purchase option.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 7609?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 7609 apply to my situation?
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