What is the ruling on renting shops to workers along with their goods because of a lack of trust in the worker?

Question:
Some people say that they rent out grocery stores and spare parts shops to workers, including the goods inside them. What is the ruling on this, since they do not trust the worker?

Answer:
This is not permissible for two reasons. The first reason is that this contradicts the regulations, specifically the labor and recruitment regulations established by the state, which must not be violated, because doing so is disobedience to the one in authority and is for the benefit of the Muslims. The second reason is that goods are not rented out. Goods are sold for a price, where the buyer owns the goods and the seller takes the price. As for renting, no, goods are not rented out.