Charging the lessee a fixed rent
Question
I have a flat/shop which I want to give on rent.
a) If I take a heavy refundable deposit and no monthly rent
b) If I take a Heavy refundable deposit and nominal monthly rent
c) If I take 50 % refundable deposit and %50 monthly rent
Is it Halaal and as per Sharia
Answer
In order for the leasing to be valid, it is necessary for the rent to be fixed. Apart from charging the lessee a fixed rent, there is no need to take a deposit from him.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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