1842. Leasing is a contract by which a person, the lessor, puts movable property at the disposal of another person, the lessee, for a fixed term and in return for payment.
The lessor acquires the property that is the subject of the leasing from a third person, at the request and in accordance with the instructions of the lessee.
Leasing may be entered into only for business purposes.
1991, c. 64, a. 1842; I.N. 2014-05-01.