# Frequently Asked Questions

## What is the Owner Occupancy Requirement?

Unison's equity sharing agreements are typically for homeowners who live in the home.

In order for your home to qualify as an owner-occupied property, you must live in the home for at least 180 days out of every 365-day period and must never be away from your home for 60 consecutive days.

Unison does not generally invest in rental properties because they frequently suffer more wear and tear than owner-occupied homes, and therefore carry additional risk.

## Related Questions
- [What is an Equity Sharing Agreement?](/content/faqs/question/esa-overview/index.html)
- [How much funding is available?](/content/faqs/question/esa-funding-amount/index.html)
- [How long is the term and what happens at the end?](/content/faqs/question/esa-agreement-end/index.html)
- [If I partner with Unison, who owns the home?](/content/faqs/question/esa-home-ownership/index.html)
- [What percentage of the future change in the home’s value will Unison share?](/content/faqs/question/esa-sharing-percentage/index.html)
- [How does Unison secure its interest in the property?](/content/faqs/question/esa-lien/index.html)
- [Does Unison benefit from the equity that is built as I pay down my mortgage?](/content/faqs/question/esa-mortgage-paydown/index.html)
- [What is the Risk Adjustment and how does Unison determine my home’s starting value?](/content/faqs/question/esa-risk-adjustment/index.html)
- [In which states are Equity Sharing Agreements available?](/content/faqs/question/esa-available-states/index.html)
- [What kind of properties are eligible?](/content/faqs/question/esa-property-types/index.html)
- [Am I allowed to rent my property in the future?](/content/faqs/question/esa-renting/index.html)
- [What is the "restriction period"? Can I sell my home at any time?](/content/faqs/question/esa-restriction-period/index.html)
- [What does Unison need to know in order to determine whether they will invest in my home?](/content/faqs/question/esa-requirements/index.html)
- [Why does Unison require a home appraisal and is it accurate?](/content/faqs/question/esa-appraisal/index.html)
- [What do I need in order to qualify for a Unison equity sharing agreement?](/content/faqs/question/esa-qualification/index.html)
- [What are the costs associated with Unison?](/content/faqs/question/esa-costs/index.html)
- [How does Unison store and protect my information?](/content/faqs/question/esa-data-security/index.html)
- [Do you have to check my credit? When does that happen?](/content/faqs/question/esa-credit-check/index.html)
- [How does Unison assess my property?](/content/faqs/question/esa-property-assessment/index.html)
- [Will Unison share in the value of my home improvements?](/content/faqs/question/esa-home-improvements/index.html)
- [What happens if I get behind on home maintenance?](/content/faqs/question/esa-maintenance/index.html)
- [What happens if there is a foreclosure?](/content/faqs/question/esa-foreclosure/index.html)
- [What happens if I can't make my mortgage payments and default?](/content/faqs/question/esa-default/index.html)
- [How does Unison affect my taxes?](/content/faqs/question/esa-taxes/index.html)
- [If I choose a Unison equity sharing agreement, can I still refinance in the future?](/content/faqs/question/esa-refinancing/index.html)
- [What if something happens to me during my agreement?](/content/faqs/question/esa-death/index.html)
- [In what situations would Unison not be the right option?](/content/faqs/question/esa-right-fit/index.html)
- [How is Unison's profit or loss calculated upon sale?](/content/faqs/question/esa-profit-calculation/index.html)
- [Can I buy out Unison's investment in my home?](/content/faqs/question/esa-buyout/index.html)
- [What happens when I decide to sell my home?](/content/faqs/question/esa-selling/index.html)
- [Who decides when our partnership ends? Can you force me to sell my house?](/content/faqs/question/esa-partnership-end/index.html)
- [Is it possible I could end up owing Unison back less money at the end than I received at the beginning?](/content/faqs/question/esa-owing-less/index.html)
- [Does Unison share in selling costs?](/content/faqs/question/esa-selling-costs/index.html)
- [What is a Deferred Maintenance Adjustment?](/content/faqs/question/esa-deferred-maintenance/index.html)
- [What is the Equity Appreciation Limit and how does that affect my payment to Unison during the Restriction Period?](/content/faqs/question/esa-appreciation-limit/index.html)
- [Who is Unison?](/content/faqs/question/esa-about-unison/index.html)
- [What is Unison’s business model?](/content/faqs/question/esa-business-model/index.html)
- [How do I know if I can trust Unison?](/content/faqs/question/esa-trust/index.html)
- [Where does Unison’s funding come from? Who are your investors?](/content/faqs/question/esa-funding-source/index.html)