Am I entitled to claim financial compensation for the losses resulting from the lessor company's failure to fulfill the contract, due to the cessation of my work, the damage to my goods, and the payment of workers' salaries, in addition to the value of the premises, and the consequent debts and sale of my land?
The questioner did not specify the details of the contract between him and the company to clarify the ruling. However:
- If the agreement was to terminate the lease contract with a promise to renovate the property and return to it, then fulfilling the promise is recommended. It becomes obligatory if not fulfilling it causes harm, and one has the right to demand compensation for the incurred damage.
- If the agreement was to terminate the lease and enter into a new lease contract effective at a future time, then the lease is valid. If the company fails to deliver, it must pay the penalty clause if one exists, or provide compensation for the damages.
- In both cases, one must resort to the Sharia courts with evidence, or seek mediation from people of virtue and dignitaries.
- If the company carried out renovations while the lease was in effect, it must compensate the lessor for the period during which he did not benefit from the property, and for the damages resulting from the failure to deliver at the agreed-upon time.
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