What recourse does a buyer have if they were unaware of the pre-existing lease when purchasing the object?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the buyer was unaware of the existing lease contract, they possess the option to either annul the sale or proceed with the sale by paying the full price, as the undisclosed lease constitutes a defect or deficiency in the transaction.