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What is the ruling of Islamic law on dividing apartments or a sum of money between sons and daughters, with which the owner of the villa compensates the heirs after demolishing the villa that the deceased father used to rent?

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For the validity of a villa rental contract, the duration must be specified. If it is not specified, the contract is void, and the property must be returned to its owner, and a fair rental value must be paid for the period it was occupied. If the owner approves a new contract with a specified duration or provides you with another dwelling, it is permissible. If the duration is specified, the lease does not terminate upon the death of the tenant, and their heirs may benefit from it until the end of the term. Upon the expiration of the agreed-upon term, the property must be returned to its owner. If the owner wishes to take the villa before the end of the term, the heirs may demand financial compensation or an alternative dwelling for their relinquishment of the right of usufruct, and this compensation shall be divided according to the inheritance laws.

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