Question:
My landlord is Jewish as am I. My rent is unfortunately in arrears. I am being charged interest on the amount owing. The statement clearly states “ArrInt ” (Arrears interest) and the percentage of interest being charged.
Please comment.
Thank you very much.
Answer:
Hello,
without knowing what the landlord has to say, from hat you are writing it seems that such a clause is ribbis, and cannot be paid. if the landlord is religious, this can be explained to him. You can also make a heter iska if he will agree to it. This will not help for the interest charges of the past, but it will help for the future.
Best wishes
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