Buying and Selling: Ruling on Agent Purchasing Property After Revocation of Permission

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Buying and Selling: Ruling on Agent Purchasing Property After Revocation of Permission

English:

Question #1470:

Before his embarking on a journey, a person appointed his brother agent, especially with regard to selling his house to any interested party, including the agent himself. After return, the person changed his mind as to the sale of the house and told his brother verbally of his intention. Nevertheless, the brother took the necessary arrangements to transfer the title deed of the property to his name without paying the price to the original owner. Is this sale valid?

Answer #1470:

If it is proved that the agent has sold himself the house despite the fact that he was aware the power of attorney was revoked, albeit verbally, the sale is regarded as fuḍūlī which is unlawful unless permission of the original owner is granted.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Buying and Selling