Does the seller retain the right to alter the land after selling the standing crop in a way that destroys the remaining roots?

Chapter on Selling Assets and Fruits

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 2 · Bab 4

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The original seller retains the right to manage his land after selling the standing crop, even if this management involves actions that destroy or uproot the remaining plant material. The buyer cannot prevent this action. If the remaining plant material were rightfully owned by the buyer, he would possess the right to prohibit such destruction.