The lease itself, and the obligation of rent, begins with the delivery (and usability) of the leased property or service, not with the finalization...
Advanced Deposits
It is permissible to pay an advanced deposit to the lessor, but it is impermissible for the deposit to be withheld by the lessor if the lessee...
It is permissible to pay an advanced deposit to the lessor, but it is impermissible for the deposit to be withheld by the lessor if the lessee...
Advance payment by the lessee in such a contract is considered a trust which the lessee gives in order to convey his seriousness to fulfill his...
Ijarah Of Asset Providing No Independent Utility
It is permissible to lease assets that are not capable of giving benefit as independent units – such as machinery parts which do not function...
It is permissible to lease assets that are not capable of giving benefit as independent units – such as machinery parts which do not function...
Benchmarking Ijarah Rentals
This relates to whether it is permissible to omit specifying the Ijarah rentals at the time of executing the contract; instead, agreeing on an...
This relates to whether it is permissible to omit specifying the Ijarah rentals at the time of executing the contract; instead, agreeing on an...
Commencement Of The Lease
The lease, and the resultant rental obligation on the lessee, commences according to the contract, not according to usage, provided the leased...
The lease, and the resultant rental obligation on the lessee, commences according to the contract, not according to usage, provided the leased...
Penalties On Late Rental Payments
If the lessee is late in paying rentals, the lessor may not gain any benefit from a penalty, because the money becomes a debt, and any receipt in...
If the lessee is late in paying rentals, the lessor may not gain any benefit from a penalty, because the money becomes a debt, and any receipt in...
The lessor has the right to charge late payment fees. This charge may consist of an administrative charge and a late-payment penalty where...
The Lessor's Obligation To Pay For Insurance
The lessor is obligated to pay any legally required insurance on the leased property; any payout by the insurer should go to the lessor and the net...
The lessor is obligated to pay any legally required insurance on the leased property; any payout by the insurer should go to the lessor and the net...
Defect In Leased Asset
A defect is defined as a compromise or diminishment of the usufruct. In such a case, the lessee has the option to rescind the contract. The lessee...
A defect is defined as a compromise or diminishment of the usufruct. In such a case, the lessee has the option to rescind the contract. The lessee...
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