What is the term for a payment made for the use of property, typically in a lease?

The term for a payment made for the use of property, typically in a lease, is rent. Rent is a specific amount paid regularly by a tenant to a landlord in exchange for the use of real estate or property. This arrangement is formalized in a lease agreement, which outlines both the amount of rent to be paid and the terms of the tenancy.

Other options, while related to property or payment, do not specifically denote the regular payments made for the use of property in a leasing context. A deposit usually refers to a sum of money paid upfront to secure the lease but is not the ongoing payment made for occupancy. A fee can refer to any payment made for services rendered and is not limited to the context of property leasing. Compensation typically refers to a payment made to offset a loss or for services rendered but does not specifically address the ongoing payment arrangement in a leasing context. Therefore, rent is the precise term that accurately describes the ongoing financial obligation in lease agreements.