Who owns movable property inside a rented dwelling upon dispute?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Primary text

Property that is movable and transportable, such as furniture, utensils, and books, belongs to the lessee (al-Muktari). This is because custom dictates that a person rents their dwelling empty of their personal belongings.