The occurrence of accidents or theft on a rented car: Is the lessee liable for it?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, I am a salaried taxi driver. Am I liable for the car if it is involved in accidents or stolen? If I did not act negligently, am I not liable?
Answer:
If you did not act negligently, and there was no negligence or transgression on your part, but you were working as usual and damage occurred or it was stolen, then you are not liable. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, I am a salaried taxi driver. Am I liable for the car if it is involved in accidents or stolen? If I did not act negligently, am I not liable?
Answer:
If you did not act negligently, and there was no negligence or transgression on your part, but you were working as usual and damage occurred or it was stolen, then you are not liable. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1426 -2802] وقوع الحوادث أو السرقة على السيارة المؤجرة هل يتحلمها المستأجر؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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