Question
A person arranged to occupy a house on 1 November. The landlord kept the house for him. However, just one day before taking occupation, the person informed the landlord that he will not be taking the house. Is the landlord entitled to demand rent for one month?
Answer
Since the person did not take possession of the house on 1st November, he is not obliged to pay the rent. It is not permissible for the landlord to demand payment of a month's rent. It is just unfortunate that he did not take occupation. Assuming that he had paid in advance, then a refund would have been Waajib.
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