Question
I am paying R2000 monthly rent for a premises. Can I hire it out for R2,500? The lease contract allows it.
Answer
It is not permissible to sub -let a hired premises for more than the rental amount even if the contract allows it. Even if a contract allows riba, it is not permissible. Only the owner who provides a service is entitled to charge a fee. The one who is not the owner, may not make a profit out of nothing given in exchange for the extra money.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 28 No 03
- PDF page
- 4
Appears under THE EFFECT OF MAUT (approximate).