AI en Translation, Pages 1-25
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Serial Number:
Doors Number: 1 / 1 Shop
247
A contract has been concluded between the administrator of Ezra Meir Endowments (The Corporeal Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Sheikh Ahmed Saleh hereinafter referred to as the Lessee on the following:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspecting shop No. 1 / 1
in Bab al-Agha located in Baghdad in Bab al-Agha neighborhood numbered 247 to be used for selling haberdashery
from the beginning of the first of Muharram 1376 One Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy-Six
to the end of Dhu al-Hijjah 1376 One Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy-Six AH
at a rental value of only twelve dinars and eight hundred and fifty fils and two dinars
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only ⟦line⟧ and as for the remainder amounting to
⟦line⟧ the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes / installments whose amounts and due dates are written below:
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or promissory note issued above on its due date, the entire debt
becomes accelerated and due for payment immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others and hold the Lessee liable for the difference in rent if there is
any deficiency, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to ⟦line⟧ in the leased premises for the duration of the lease and he may not lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. And at
the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased premises for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period
of delay a daily rent amounting to ⟦line⟧ without the need for formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased premises to the Lessor upon the expiry of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased premises in kind or value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding acknowledgment of lying and other oaths
regarding this contract.
Written in two copies, each party holding one copy, in Baghdad on / / 195
The Lessor
Witness Witness Lessee Administrator of Endowments
(The Corporeal Council)
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Sequence Number:
Number of doors: 5
Leased premises: A room on the second floor
The contract has been concluded between the trustee of the ⟦Mansour Anil⟧ endowments (the Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the lessor, and Mr. Khalil Kamil Elias, hereinafter referred to as the lessee, regarding the following:
First - The lessor has leased to the lessee, and the latter has leased from the lessor after inspection and viewing ⟦all⟧ ⟦arrived⟧ ⟦all⟧
in the apartment on the second floor located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, number 5, to be used as ⟦minor/shoemaker shop⟧
starting from November 27, 1974, corresponding to ⟦14 Rabi' al-Thani 1375⟧ until the end of November 26, 1975, corresponding to ⟦23 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1376⟧
for a rent amount of only ⟦ten dinars⟧
Second - The lessor has received from the lessee only ⟦five dinars⟧ and the remaining amount of ⟦five dinars⟧
must be paid by the lessee according to the promissory notes whose amounts and due dates are listed below
Installments
1 | ⟦line⟧
2 | ⟦line⟧
3 | ⟦line⟧
4 | ⟦line⟧
Third - If the lessee delays in paying any (installment) of the promissory notes drafted above on its due date,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and payable immediately. The lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others, and the lessee is liable
for the difference in rent if there is a shortfall, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned lessee.
Fourth - The lessee has the right to ⟦line⟧ the leased premises for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the lessor. At the end of the lease period, the lessee is obligated to vacate the premises for the lessor, free of any occupants. If they delay in doing so,
they shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amount of ⟦line⟧ without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The lessee undertakes to return the leased premises to the lessor at the end of the contract free from any damage or defect and to compensate them for
all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased premises in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
the lessee, and they are obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The lessee acknowledges that they have waived the right to request an oath from the lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths regarding this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each of the parties, in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness Witness Lessee Lessor
Endowment Trustee
(Lay Council)
27 / 5
11750
5875
5875
700
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Sequence Number:
Doors Number: 2/44 A Real Estate
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Khedhouri Elias Daniel Awqaf (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Adib Taji, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows:
First – The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection, a ⟦...⟧
The coffee shop located ⟦...⟧ in Baghdad in the Al-Samaw'al quarter, numbered 2/44, to be used for selling beverages
starting from the first of April 1956, year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six AD, until the thirty-first
of March 1958, year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight AD, for both of them, dinars
with a rental amount of only two thousand five hundred dinars
1250
Second – The Lessor has received from the Lessee only seven hundred and fifty dinars by checks, and the remainder amounting to
one thousand seven hundred and fifty dinars, the Lessee must pay according to the promissory notes issued for the amounts and maturity dates below:
Installments
1 - 500 promissory note due on 10 / April / 1956 ⟦...⟧ and on 10 / June / 1956
2 - 500 promissory note due on 10 / April / 1957 ⟦...⟧ 10 / October / 1956
3 - 250 promissory note due on 10 / April / 1957 ⟦...⟧ 10 / June / 1957
4 - 500 promissory note due on 10 / April / 1956 ⟦...⟧ 10 / October / 1957
Third – If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or any promissory note of the notes issued above on its due date, the debt becomes
entirely accelerated and payable immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if
there is a decrease, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth – The Lessee has the right to work in the leased property during the lease period and may not sub-lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
conclusion of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of six dinars without the need for formal notice.
Fifth – The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate for all shortages
and damages that occur in the leased property, whether in kind or in value.
Sixth – The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh – The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding acknowledgment of falsehood or other oaths
concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad on 10 / 9 / 1956, corresponding to 1276
The Lessor
Agent of the Trustee Witness
Witness
The Lessee
Trustee of the Khedhouri Elias Daniel Awqaf
Adib Taji
(The Lay Council)
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Serial Number:
Section Number: 442 / A / Stores
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Waqf of Ezekiel Menachem Daniel (The Physical Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Adeeb Shaker, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, regarding the following: –
First – The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, a store
Located in Baghdad, in the Al-Sinak district, numbered 244 / A, to be used for selling scrap materials
Starting from September 1, 1956, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six AD
Until the end of August 31, 1958, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight AD, for each year Dinars
At a rental rate of only two thousand five hundred 1250
Second – The Lessor received from the Lessee only ⟦line⟧ and the remainder, amounting to ⟦line⟧
The Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes / installments, the amounts and maturity dates of which are recorded below: –
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third – If the Lessee delays the payment of any (installment) or promissory note among the promissory notes recorded above upon its maturity, the entire debt
becomes accelerated and due for payment immediately. The Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if
there is a decrease, without the need to issue a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth – The Lessee has the right to ⟦line⟧ in the leased property during the lease term and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period
of delay a daily rental rate of ⟦line⟧ without the need for formal notice.
Fifth – The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract free from any damage or defect and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased property, either in kind or in value.
Sixth – Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and sanitation fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh – The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding acknowledgment of falsehoods or other oaths
related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hands of each party, in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Trustee of Waqfs | Lessor
(The Physical Council)
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Sequence Number:
Number of doors: ⟦five⟧ shops
The contract has been concluded between the trustee of the endowments of ⟦Ezra Qannas Ratib⟧ (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Saeed Al-Wair Muhammad Hassan, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, on the following:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, ⟦all⟧ original ⟦shares⟧
of the ⟦shop premises⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Bab al-Agha⟧ neighborhood, numbered ⟦207⟧, to be used for ⟦selling hardware⟧
from the beginning of ⟦1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1375⟧ year ⟦one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five AH⟧
to the end of ⟦Dhu al-Qi'dah 1376⟧ year ⟦one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six AH⟧
for a rental amount of only ⟦one hundred⟧
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only, and as for the remainder amounting to
the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes drawn up with their amounts and maturity dates below:
Installments
1
2
3
4
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or promissory note drawn up above upon maturity, the debt
becomes entirely accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if there is
a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to the leased premises for the duration of the lease and may not lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the premises for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent in the amount of without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased premises to the Lessor upon the expiration of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased premises in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other oaths
related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Trustee of the Lessor's Endowments
(The Lay Council)
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1957
Dinar
37/500 / Promissory note dated 1 / June / 956 paid by check on 15 / June / 956
37/500 / Promissory note " " " 1 / July / 956 paid by check on 9 / July / 956
37/500 / Promissory note " " " 1 / August / 956 paid by check on 14 / August / 956
37/500 / Promissory note dated 1 / September / 956 paid by check on 12 / September / 956
150/000
Serial Number ::
Door Number :: 1 / 224 A Shatayi
This contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezekiel Menachem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor and Adib Shayi hereinafter referred to as the Lessee on the following terms: ⟦line⟧
First — The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review
the warehouses located in Baghdad in the Al-Sinak district, numbered 1 / 224 A, to be used for selling hardware
from the beginning of one May 1956, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six AD, two years
to the end of 31 / 3 / 1957 (one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven AD)
for a rental amount of only three hundred Iraqi Dinars.
Second — The Lessor received from the Lessee only one hundred and fifty dinars by check, and the remaining amount of
one hundred and fifty dinars is to be paid by the Lessee according to the promissory notes / installments whose amounts and maturity dates are listed below: ⟦line⟧
1 | 37/500 | Promissory note due on 1 / June / 1956 | Month from 1 / 5 / 956 | Oct
2 | 37/500 | Promissory note " " " " | Month from 1 / 6 / 956 | Octo
3 | 37/500 | Promissory note " " " " | Month from 1 / 7 / 956 | November
4 | 37/500 | Promissory note due on 1 / September / 1956 | From 1 / 8 until 31 / 3 / 1957 | Rights
150/000
Third — If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or promissory note mentioned above on its due date, the entire debt
becomes accelerated and payable immediately. The Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if
there is a shortfall, without the need to give any official notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth — The Lessee has the right to operate in the leased premises for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At
the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased premises and hand them over to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of six dinars without the need for an official notice.
Fifth — The Lessee undertakes to return the leased premises to the Lessor upon the expiration of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur to the leased premises, in kind or in value.
Sixth — The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, guarding, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh — The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding acknowledgment of falsehood and other oaths
related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each party, in Baghdad on 1 / 7 / 1956 corresponding to 22 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1375
Witness
Agent of the Trustee
⟦illegible⟧
Witness
⟦illegible⟧
The Lessee
Adib Shayi
The Lessor
Trustee of the Ezekiel Menachem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
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1000 Dinars ⟦illegible⟧
250 Promissory note on July 1, 1956, due on Sept 15, 1956
250 Promissory note " " " " " due on Dec 15, 1956
250 Paper " " " " " due on April 15, 1957
250 Paper " " " " " due on July 15, 1957
1000
Sequence Number:
Door Number: 1 / 442 Suq Hanan
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Endowment of Heskel Shemesh and Adele (The Spiritual Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Adib Naji, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, regarding the following: ⟦line⟧
First — The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review,
the shop located in Baghdad in the Shorja neighborhood, numbered 1 / 442, intended for use for the sale of beverages,
from the beginning of September 1, 1956, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six AD,
to the end of August 31, 1957, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven AD,
for a rental amount of only one thousand Dinars.
Second — The Lessor received from the Lessee only six hundred and fifty Dinars by means of checks, and as for the remainder amounting to
one thousand two hundred and fifty Dinars, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes whose amounts and maturity dates are listed below: ⟦line⟧
Installments
1 | 250 Dinars | Promissory note on July 1, 1956 | due on 15 / Sept / 1956
2 | 250 | " | Promissory note " " " " " | due on 15 / Dec / 1956
3 | 250 | " | Promissory note " " " " " | due on 15 / April / 1957
4 | 250 | " | Promissory note " " 6 " " | due on 15 / July / 1957
1000
Third — If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or any of the promissory notes written above on its due date, the debt becomes
entirely accelerated and due for payment immediately. The Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if
there is a deficiency, and that is without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth — The Lessee has the right to utilize the leased premises for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At
the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased premises for the Lessor, free of occupants. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of ten Dinars without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth — The Lessee undertakes to return the leased premises to the Lessor at the end of the contract, safe from any defect or deficiency, and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased premises, in kind or in value.
Sixth — The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, guarding, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh — The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false statements or other oaths
concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties, in Baghdad on 1 / 7 / 1956 corresponding to 27 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1375.
Witness
Agent of the Trustee
⟦signature⟧
Witness
⟦signature⟧
The Lessee
Adib Naji
The Lessor
Trustee of the Endowments of Heskel Shemesh and Adele
(The Spiritual Council)
⟦signature⟧
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Sequence Number ::
Door Number :: Room No. 7
Leased Property :: A room on ⟦floor⟧
The contract was concluded between the Trustee of the Endowments (The Corporeal Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter called
The Lessor, and ⟦line⟧ hereinafter called the Lessee, as follows:
First – The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection ⟦line⟧
⟦line⟧ located in Baghdad in the neighborhood of ⟦line⟧ Numbered ⟦line⟧ to be used for ⟦line⟧
From the beginning of ⟦line⟧ until the end of ⟦line⟧
At a rental price of only ⟦line⟧
Second – The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦line⟧ and the remainder amounting to ⟦line⟧
The Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes / installments, the amounts and due dates of which are listed below
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third – If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) promissory note of the notes listed above upon maturity,
The entire debt becomes expedited and payable immediately. The Lessor has the option to rescind this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
For the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give an official notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth – The Lessee has the right ⟦line⟧ the leased property during the lease term and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
The Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so,
He shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amounting to ⟦line⟧ without the need for an official notice.
Fifth – The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor upon the expiration of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him
For all deficiencies and damages that occur in the property in kind or in value.
Sixth – The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
The Lessee, who is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh – The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission or other
Oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each party, in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Trustee of Endowments
(The Corporeal Council)
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Only forty dinars and no more
Fils | Dinar
⟦line⟧ | 40
On the first day of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal in the year one thousand nine hundred ⟦and fifty-five⟧
I am obliged to pay in cash in Baghdad to the order of the Mutawalli of the Ezra Qassim Daniel Endowments (The Israeli Spiritual Council)
the amount mentioned above, only forty and no others
The compensation was received for the second installment of the rent for shop 247 according to the contract concluded between us on its date, and we are regarding this
amount jointly and severally liable to one another
Baghdad on 1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1374
Radhi Abdul Razzaq al-Hussein
and Naji ⟦Salman⟧ Qarawi
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Sequence Number ::
Door Number :: 44 / 247
Leased Property :: Shop
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ghrayma Saleh Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) hereinafter called
the Lessor, and Mr. Rajab and Abdul Razzaq Al-Muhsin, hereinafter called the Lessee, as follows: -
First – The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection, the entire shop, all of which has been repaired,
in the property located in Baghdad, in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 44 / 247, to be used for selling hardware,
from the beginning of 1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1374 until the end of Shawwal 1375, the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-five Hijri,
for a rental amount of only eighty-one dinars, written and passed, nothing else, fils.
Second – The Lessor received from the Lessee only forty-one dinars and five hundred [fils], and the remainder, amounting to forty
dinars ⟦line⟧ the Lessee must pay it according to the <del>installments</del> promissory notes, the amounts and maturity dates of which are listed below:
1 | 40 Dinars, promissory note dated 1 / Dhu al-Qi'dah / 1374, due on 1 / Rabi' al-Awwal / 1375
2 |
3 |
4 |
Third – If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) of the promissory notes written above on its due date,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and payable immediately. The Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee is liable
for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth – The Lessee has the right to work in the leased property during the lease period and may not lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so,
he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of ⟦line⟧ without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth – The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor upon the expiration of the contract, free from any damage or defect, and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, in kind or in value.
Sixth – The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the
Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them as a lump sum.
Seventh – The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths relating to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hands of each party, in Baghdad on 22 / 6 / 1955 corresponding to 1 / Dhu al-Qi'dah / 1374.
Witness
Agent of the Trustee
⟦signature⟧
Witness
⟦signature⟧
The Lessee
Rajab Abdul Razzaq Al-Muhsin
and signature of Salman Qaddawi
The Lessor
Trustee of the Ghrayma Saleh Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
⟦stamp: red stamp with portrait and text 50 fils⟧
⟦stamp: blue stamp with portrait and text 40 fils⟧
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Sequence Number ::
Doors Number :: 44
Leased Property :: Shop <del>247</del>
This contract was concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (the Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Rahmin Abdul Razzaq Al-Khatib and Naji Salman Daoudi hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, on the following:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection all of shop No. 5
sequence 8 located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood numbered 44 to be used as a dates warehouse
from the beginning of 1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1374 one year and July forty to the end of Shawwal the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-five Hijri
for a rental amount of only twenty-one dinars and eight hundred fils one hundred and twenty dinars no more
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only forty-one dinars and three hundred, and as for the remainder in the amount of forty
dinars, the Lessee must pay it according to the ⟦promissory notes / installments⟧ whose amounts and maturity dates are written below
and eighty dinars no more
1 | 40 | Dinar promissory note due 1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1374 | at the bank 1/1/1955
2 | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
3 | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
4 | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) promissory note of the promissory notes written above at maturity
the entire debt becomes accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in the rental value if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right of occupancy in the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent in the amount of ⟦line⟧ without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the property in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, each party holding one copy in Baghdad on 6/12/1955 corresponding to 1374
Witness
Agent of the Trustee
⟦illegible⟧
Witness
The Lessee
Rahmin Abdul Razzaq Al-Khatib
and Naji Salman Daoudi
The Lessor
Trustee of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The President
Page 14
Sequence Number ::
Doors Number ::
The Leased Property ::
The contract has been concluded between the administrator of the endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), referred to hereinafter
as the Lessor, and ⟦line⟧ referred to hereinafter as the Lessee, as follows:
First – The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection
⟦line⟧ located in Baghdad in the neighborhood of ⟦line⟧ numbered ⟦line⟧ to be used as
⟦line⟧
from the beginning of ⟦line⟧ to the end of ⟦line⟧
for a rental fee amounting to only ⟦line⟧
Second – The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦line⟧
⟦line⟧ and as for the remainder amounting to ⟦line⟧
the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes / installments, the amounts and due dates of which are recorded below
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third – If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) of the promissory notes recorded above upon maturity
the entire debt becomes accelerated and payable immediately. The Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficiency occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth – The Lessee has the right to ⟦line⟧ the leased property during the lease term and may not sublease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. Upon completion of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so,
he shall be obligated to pay a daily rental fee for the delay period amounting to ⟦line⟧ without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth – The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor upon the expiration of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur to the property in kind or in value.
Sixth – The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the fees for water, electricity, guarding, and cleaning are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh – The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to demand an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths relating to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each party, in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
For / Administrator of the Hakhām Khāna endowments and religious
schools (Secretary of the Lay Council)
Page 15
Sequence Number:
Door Number:
The Leased Property:
The contract has been concluded between the administrator of the endowments of (The Corporeal Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), referred to hereafter
as the Lessor, and ⟦line⟧ referred to hereafter as the Lessee, on the following:
First – The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and notification,
⟦line⟧ located in Baghdad in the neighborhood of ⟦line⟧ numbered ⟦line⟧ to be used for
⟦line⟧
from the beginning of ⟦line⟧ to the end of ⟦line⟧
for a rent amount of only ⟦line⟧
Second – The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦line⟧ and as for the remainder amounting to ⟦line⟧
the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes / installments, the amounts and due dates of which are listed below
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third – If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) of the promissory notes written above upon their maturity,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and due for payment immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others. The Lessee
is liable for the difference in rent if a deficiency occurs, without the need to give an official notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth – The Lessee has the right to ⟦line⟧ the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so,
he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amounting to ⟦line⟧ without the need for an official notice.
Fifth – The Lessee pledges to return the leased property to the Lessor upon the expiration of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, either in kind or in value.
Sixth – Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are on
the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh – The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths regarding this contract.
Written in two copies, with each party holding one copy in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness
Witness
The Lessee
The Lessor
Issued by the Endowment Administrator ⟦...⟧
Secretary of the Corporeal Council
Rabbi Sassoon ⟦...⟧
Presidency of the Corporeal Council
of the Israelite Community
in Baghdad
Page 16
Serial Number ::
Door Number :: 22 B 446
A contract has been concluded between the administrator of the endowments of ⟦Ezra Zion Rashid⟧ (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to as
the lessor, and ⟦Israel Samuel⟧, hereinafter referred to as the lessee, on the following: -
First - The lessor has leased to the lessee, and the latter has leased from the lessor after inspection and viewing
located in Baghdad in the neighborhood of ⟦line⟧ Number ⟦line⟧ to be used for ⟦line⟧
from the start of ⟦line⟧
to the end of ⟦line⟧
with a total rental amount of only ⟦line⟧
Second - The lessor received from the lessee only ⟦line⟧ and the remaining balance of ⟦line⟧
the lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes / installments whose amounts and maturity dates are listed below: -
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third - If the lessee is late in paying any (installment) or promissory note mentioned above on its due date, the entire debt becomes accelerated and immediately payable. The lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others, and the lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give an official notice to the aforementioned lessee.
Fourth - The lessee has the right to ⟦line⟧ in the leased premises during the lease term and does not have the right to sub-lease it to others without written consent from the lessor. At the end of the lease term, the lessee is obligated to vacate the leased premises to the lessor free of occupancy. If he is late in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of ⟦line⟧ without the need for an official notice.
Fifth - The lessee undertakes to return the leased premises to the lessor upon expiration of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all shortages and damages occurring in the leased premises in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the lessor, while water, electricity, guard, and sanitation fees are the responsibility of the lessee, who is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the lessor regarding false declarations or other oaths relating to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hands of each of the two parties in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness Witness Lessee Lessor
Endowment Administrator
(The Lay Council)
Page 17
Sequence Number ::
Doors Number :: 20
Leased Property :: 227 / 195 shop and warehouse in Al-Kilani
The contract was concluded between the Trustee of the endowments of Hakham Sassoon Daniel (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to as
the Lessor, and Hajj Muhammad Taqi Kuhi ⟦line⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and notification, a share of an original share and
in the joint property located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 227 / 195, to be used for selling fabrics
from the beginning of 15 Rajab 1374 until the end of 14 Rajab 1375
for a rent amounting to only one hundred and thirty-five dinars and six hundred and forty-three fils.
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only ⟦line⟧ and as for the remainder amounting to ⟦line⟧
the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes drawn up, their amounts and maturity dates below:
Installments
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) promissory note of the promissory notes drawn up above upon its maturity,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and due for payment immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee
shall be liable for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right ⟦line⟧ the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. Upon the conclusion of the lease period, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so,
he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amounting to ⟦line⟧ without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him for
all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are on
the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding acknowledgment of falsehood and other
oaths regarding this contract.
Written in two copies, each of the two parties holds one copy in Baghdad on / / 195
Lessor
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Trustee of Endowments ⟦line⟧
(The Lay Council)
Page 18
Sequence Number :: ⟦line⟧
Number of doors :: 1
The Leased Property :: 446 Shops
The contract has been concluded between the administrator of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Ismail Said Mohsen Al-Ani hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, upon the following :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor, after inspection and review, a share in the original plot of 5
shops located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha quarter, numbered 8/24, to be used for selling hardware
from the beginning of April 1, 1974, year one thousand nine hundred and seventy-four, until the end of Rajab 1395, year one thousand nine hundred and seventy-five Hijri
at a rental price of only .
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦line⟧ and the remainder amounting to ⟦line⟧
the Lessee shall pay according to the issued promissory notes, their amounts and maturity dates listed below
Installments
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) promissory note of the notes issued above on the maturity date
the entire debt shall become due and payable immediately, and the Lessor has the option to annul this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give an official notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to ⟦line⟧ the leased property during the lease term and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so
he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amounting to ⟦line⟧ without the need for an official notice.
Fifth - The Lessee pledges to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and sanitation fees are the responsibility of the
Lessee and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each party, in Baghdad on / / 195
Lessor
Endowment Administrator
(The Lay Council)
Lessee
Witness
Witness
Page 19
Sequence Number ::
Door Number :: 2/2
Leased Property :: An annexe house
The contract has been concluded between the trustee of the endowments of ⟦Manhel Sassoon Daniel⟧ (The Corporal Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and ⟦Salman Dawoud Ibrahim⟧, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, on the following :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection
the ⟦annexe house⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Al-Senak⟧ neighborhood, numbered ⟦for use as⟧
from the beginning of ⟦⟧ to the end of ⟦⟧
at a rental amount of only ⟦⟧
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦⟧ and as for the remaining balance of ⟦⟧
the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes drawn for their amounts and maturity dates below
1
2
3
4
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) promissory note of the notes drawn above on its due date
the entire debt becomes accelerated and payable immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if there is a deficiency, without the need to provide a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to ⟦⟧ the leased property during the lease term and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so
he shall be obliged to pay a daily rent of ⟦⟧ for the period of delay without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor upon the expiry of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur to the property in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the
Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths relating to this contract.
Written in two copies, each party holding one copy in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | Endowment Trustee (Lessor)
(The Corporal Council)
Page 20
Sequence Number:
Doors Number: 2/2
Leased property: Annexed house
The contract was concluded between the trustee of the endowments of ⟦Haqir Sion Raees⟧ (The Physical Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor and Mr. ⟦Artin Aram⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee as follows:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection
the annex located in Baghdad in the ⟦Al-Sanawi⟧ neighborhood numbered 2/2 to be used for residence
from the beginning of 1 November 1955 to the end of September 1956, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six AD
at a rental amount of only one hundred and thirty dinars
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only, and as for the remainder in the amount of
Promissory notes
the Lessee must pay it according to the installments whose amounts and maturity dates are specified below
1
2
3
4
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) of the promissory notes specified above on the due date
the entire debt becomes accelerated and payable immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in the rental amount if a deficiency occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so
he shall be obliged to pay a daily rental amount of for the duration of the delay without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him for
all deficiencies and damages that occur in the property in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, guard, and sanitation fees are on
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, each party holding one copy in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness Witness Lessee Trustee of Endowments Lessor
(The Physical Council)
Page 21
Serial Number:
Doors Number: ⟦255/7⟧
The Leased Property: ⟦Storehouse Shop⟧
The contract has been concluded between the Waqf trustee of ⟦the late Sassoon Daniel⟧ (The Physical Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) referred to
hereinafter as the Lessor, and ⟦Al-Haj Muhammad Hanif Kohi⟧ referred to hereinafter as the Lessee, as follows:-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and notification ⟦as an original form⟧
⟦in the Khan⟧ located in Baghdad in the district of ⟦Bab al-Agha⟧ numbered ⟦255/7⟧ to be used for ⟦selling furniture⟧
from the beginning of ⟦one Sha'ban the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-four⟧ until the end of ⟦1374⟧
for a rental fee in the amount of only ⟦47⟧
Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rental fee mentioned in the first clause above
Third - The Lessee has the right to ⟦use⟧ the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent
from the Lessor. At the conclusion of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays
in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rental fee in the amount of
without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and
to compensate him for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Fifth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, guarding, and cleaning fees are
upon the Lessee and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and others
of oaths regarding this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on / / 195
Witness Witness Lessee Waqf Trustee Lessor
(The Physical Council)
Page 22
⟦...⟧ in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessee, as follows: -
⟦...⟧ inspection and review ⟦...⟧ hall ⟦...⟧ ( ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧ for use as ⟦...⟧ furniture sale ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧ 1367 AH / 1945 AD
⟦...⟧ for
Rent amount of ⟦...⟧ only ⟦...⟧ thirty-seven ⟦...⟧
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦...⟧ thirty-seven ⟦...⟧ as for the remainder of ⟦...⟧
Dinars ⟦...⟧ full ⟦...⟧ the Lessee must pay it according to ⟦...⟧ the amounts and due dates of which are written below
⟦...⟧
1
2
3
4
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) of the promissory notes issued above on its due date,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and immediately payable, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficiency occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to ⟦line⟧ the premises during the lease period and may not sublease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the premises for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays,
he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of ⟦line⟧ without the need for formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the premises to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the premises in kind or value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, guarding, and sanitation fees are at the expense of
the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths relating to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each party in Baghdad on / / 195
The Lessor
Witness Witness The Lessee Waqf Trustee ⟦line⟧
( The Physical Council )