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The Purchase Of Leased Equipment
What is the ruling with regard to the bank purchasing a leased asset?
It is permissible for the bank to purchase a leased asset that is already under lease.

The bank as the new owner assumes the responsibility of the owner’s share of the maintenance which includes everything essential to the running condition of the leased item so that the usufruct it was contracted for remains available to the lessee.

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