The Time When Zakah Becomes Obligatory on Rented Property

Question:
We begin with the phone calls once again, and we take the caller Abdullah. He has two questions. Go ahead, Abdullah. Peace be upon you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. And upon you be peace and Allah’s mercy. And upon you be peace, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Satar. In truth, I have two questions. The first question is: When does zakah become obligatory? I have a building that is rented out; when does zakah become obligatory on it? That is the first question. The second question is regarding the imam of the mosque: Is it obligatory for him to come, meaning, I notice that the imams of the mosques come, and then the imam gives the iqamah (the second call to prayer). Is it obligatory for him to come before the iqamah, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded, meaning to come before the iqamah? Or does the imam of the mosque have a specific status? Thank you, Abdullah. May Allah bless you. When does zakah become obligatory, O Shaykh, on rented property?

Answer:
The zakah becomes obligatory when a year has passed since the lease contract, in which case the zakah is due on the rent. Yes.