Lets easels fall into disrepair (6)
I believe the answer is:
leases
'lets' is the definition.
('lease' can be a synonym of 'let')
'easels fall into disrepair' is the wordplay.
'easels' can be anagrammed to 'LEASES'.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for leases that I've seen before include "Rents out" , "Enters into contract to use, say, land" .)