What is the ruling regarding rent in an invalid lease (*ijara fasida*) if the lessee refuses possession when offered?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the lease is invalid and the lessor offers the object but the lessee does not take it, there is no rent due because the usufruct was not extinguished in the lessee's possession or ownership.