QUESTION: Can a landlord request a deposit to be paid when letting out his premises? ANSWER: We assume your query is regarding paying a deposit when renting a shop or house. If so, then yes, it is permissible for the landlord to ask for a deposit as this does not...
QUESTION: I have been a tenant for 15 years and in June 2024, the premises next door to me became vacant. In July, a new tenant took occupation of the place. The landlord was unable to install a separate electricity meter from mine on time, so he requested to install...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to collect rental income from a bank that places an ATM on a property? ANSWER: Since majority of the bank’s income is from interest, it will not be permissible to collect rental from a banking institute that installs an ATM on one’s...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to collect rental income from a supermarket that will be selling alcohol? ANSWER: If more than 51% of the income will be derived from Halaal sources, then leasing the store for a supermarket will be acceptable. However, if 51% or more of...
QUESTION: I have been approached by someone who wants to lease my property with the intention of opening a non-Halaal takeaway or fast food restaurant. If it is permissible, are there any aspects that would render it impermissible? For example, if part of the items on...
Question:- If a tenant is renting a premises from me and mounts fixtures and fittings on the premises then according to the law of the land, he has to leave the fixtures and fittings when vacating the premises according to my understanding. What is the Shariah ruling...
Question:- What is the ruling in regards to the following: A building is being bought where the bank is a tenant. The bank will stay on as a tenant for 12 more months after the purchase. Is the rent that’s paid for the first 12 months Halaal, and can the income be...
QUESTION: If one has a rental property and the non-Muslim tenant requests that his deposit be placed in an interest-bearing account, which based on feedback from property agents, is his right according to the Housing Act, will it be permissible to sign such an...