This document provides an overview of leasing, including definitions, characteristics, types of leases, and the regulatory framework. It defines a lease as an agreement where the lessor conveys the right to use an asset to the lessee in return for rent. There are two main types of leases: financial leases, where the lessee assumes most of the risks and benefits of ownership, and operating leases, which are usually shorter term. The document also outlines the legal rights and obligations of lessors and lessees under contract law and discusses key components of lease agreements.