Q:
1. Often, when tenants vacate the premises, they leave items behind. Is the landlord entitled to sell these items and keep the money?
2. In the event of a tenant absconding while owing the landlord rentals and other ancillary charges, can the landlord sell these items to recover his money? Is it necessary for him to inform the tenant?
Q:
1. Our tenant is withholding rent at our business premises which he has vaccated, citing that he has done some renovations and wants compensation for same. Please give shariah ruling regarding this.
2. The tenant also sublets portion of the premises and collects rent. What is the shar'ee ruling on rent collected on portion subletted. We will appreciate a mutual solution regarding this issue.
Q: We have two tenants in our attic and they both use the same kitchen as us to cook their pork. What would be the ideal thing for us to do?