Lease of Equipment as Personal Property is a type of financial contract between a lessor (owner) and a lessee (user). It is most commonly used when a business needs to acquire equipment or machinery that it cannot purchase outright. In this situation, the lessor agrees to rent out the equipment to the lessee for a specific period of time. The lessee is then responsible for making regular payments to the lessor for the duration of the lease agreement. There are two primary types of Lease of Equipment as Personal Property: capital leases and operating leases. Capital leases involve the transfer of ownership of the equipment to the lessee at the end of the lease period, while operating leases allow the lessor to retain ownership of the equipment. Both types of leases involve the lessee making regular payments to the lessor over the course of the lease period. Additional terms and conditions of the lease agreement may include the lessee's obligation to maintain and repair the equipment, as well as the lessee's responsibility for any taxes or fees associated with the lease. The lessor may also require the lessee to provide insurance coverage for the equipment.