A California Rent to Own Contract (also known as a Lease Option or Lease with Option to Purchase) is a contract between a landlord and tenant that gives the tenant the right to purchase the rental property at a predetermined price and timeframe. This contract outlines the terms of the rental agreement, including the amount of rent, deposit, and length of the lease. It also includes the purchase option, which specifies the purchase price, the agreed upon time frame for the tenant to exercise their option to purchase the property, and any other conditions that must be met in order for the purchase option to be valid. There are two main types of California Rent to Own Contracts: Lease Option and Lease with Option to Purchase. A Lease Option gives the tenant the right to purchase the property but also allows them to terminate the agreement at any time before the purchase option is exercised. A Lease with Option to Purchase is similar to a Lease Option, but it requires the tenant to exercise their option to purchase the property by a certain date. In both cases, the tenant is required to pay an option fee and/or a purchase option fee in order to secure their right to purchase the property.