Leasing a Car
Question :

Can we lease a car where payments will be made in installments including additional charges?

Answer :

It is permissible to lease the car for a total payment that is more than the usual payment, in such a way that after certain number of payments the ownership of the car is then turned to the person who leased the car.

The Salary
Question :

Is it permissible for an employee to underpay his staff in respect to the status and rank of his employees?

Answer :

It is permissible if salaries are agreed upon by both the employer and employee.

Late Charge
Question :

I own a house that I rent out to university students. Is it permissible for me to put a clause in the lease agreement that states that the tenant will pay a late charge if he fails to pay the rent in full on the due date?

Answer :

It is permissible to do so, and the condition is effective between the two parties if they both were aware of it at the time of the contract.