Is it permissible for real estate offices to impose fees—such as office service fees, file opening fees, or administrative fees—despite not providing any services corresponding to these designations?
If the fees correspond to a service rendered, even if minimal, then there is no sin upon the office owners, while emphasizing the importance of leniency. However, if the fees do not correspond to anything, then it is a consumption of wealth unjustly. If the ruling authorities set a specific limit for the wages of these offices to prevent greed, then it must be adhered to, and circumvention is not permissible. But if the restriction harms the office owners, then there is no blame upon them for circumventing it in a way that repels the harm.
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