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Mr. Hajji ⟦...⟧ the Second Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews Endowment: Ezra Menahem Daniel Property Number :: 12 Land Registry Sequence :: Neighborhood :: Al-Rashid Street Property Type :: Room ⟦Residential⟧ 8948 37
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Property Records, Financial Receipts, Baghdadi Jewish Community
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This is a folder of documents pertaining to the Ezra Menahem Daniel endowment and includes items such as correspondence, property leases, and receipts. Documents refer to the Iraqi Jewish Community as the Mosaic Community.
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Mr. President Please kindly sign the contract, as it has been organized under the same previous terms and within the legal period, and the amount of 270 Dinars and 750 Fils has been received. ⟦Descriptions⟧ signed and waived ⟦illegible⟧ in Head Clerk ⟦illegible⟧ 1/1/66 I support the request, please. ⟦illegible⟧ 10/1/1966 The contract was signed ⟦illegible⟧ 1/10
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Mr. President The tenant Hassan Al-Ani, tenant of the room numbered 12 with a rent amount of (40) Dinars, visited this morning and requested renewal of the contract and its inclusion in the legal protection, and his visit was within the legal period, i.e., the contract expiration date on 8 Jumada al-Thani 1387 (i.e., 12 September 1967). The aforementioned person occupies the room mentioned according to the first contract found in the file and dated 1/10/1961, and the rent amount was increased by 25% according to the lease contract dated 15/2/1967, and now he requests the organization of a new contract with legal protection ⟦...⟧ ⟦signature⟧ 11/9/67 Since the tenant was occupying the leased property before 14/7/1958 and visited within the legal period ⟦...⟧ he deserves protection for this room with the amount ⟦...⟧ ⟦signature⟧ 12/9 The last contract was on 15/2/1967 with an increase of the previous amount by 25% or more, and now is he entitled to 25% protection ⟦signature⟧ 12/9 Jawad Hijjah Since the room is under a very old rent, do we take the increase for the second year in a new contract mentioned on 15/2/1967 with a 25% increase, and since he is visiting for a new contract and it is subject to 25% protection 18/9/67
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Accounting The Jewish Community Baghdad To the Office No: ⟦illegible⟧ Date: 28 / 9 / 1967 Fils | Dinar - | 18 Only eighteen Dinars and nothing else Received from Mr. Ismail Muhammad al-Safi Only eighteen Dinars and nothing else As an advance rent installment for room number 14, Bab al-Agha, Souq Daniel Out of the total annual rent of -/72 Dinars starting from 9 June 1967 and Signature ⟦illegible⟧
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Sequence Number: 12 Doors Number: ⟦No. 41/101 Bin Lwan Bin Rabal⟧ The contract has been concluded between the trustee of the endowments of ⟦Menachem Salih Daniel and Rizqna Salih Daniel⟧ (The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews) hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and ⟦Al-Murtada bin Mohsen Al-Saffar⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, on the following: First - That the Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor, after viewing and inspecting, the ⟦Shop⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Souq al-Sarai⟧ neighborhood, numbered 12, to be used as a warehouse starting from June 9, 1927, until June 8, 1928, for a rental fee of only thirty-six Dinars annually. Second - That the Lessor received from the Lessee only 18 eighteen Dinars, and the remainder, amounting to 18 eighteen Dinars, is to be paid by the Lessee according to the promissory notes whose amounts and maturity dates are listed below: Promissory Notes | Installments 1 | ⟦illegible⟧ 2 | 6 Dinars due on October 1, 1927 3 | 6 Dinars due on January 1, 1928 4 | 6 Dinars due on April 1, 1928 Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any promissory note written above on its due date, the entire debt becomes expedited 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 a deficit occurs, and that is without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right of ⟦benefit⟧ from the leased property during the lease term and may not lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property 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 rental fee of ⟦half a Rupee⟧ 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 deficiency, 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 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 related to this contract. Written in two copies, with each party holding one copy, in Baghdad on 20 / 9 / 1927. Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor Trustee of Endowments ⟦Menachem Salih Daniel and Rizqna Salih Daniel⟧ The Administrative Committee Note All the assets that were in the leased property were received by the aforementioned, each individually according to the regulations. ⟦...⟧ ⟦Signature and Stamp⟧
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Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews Telephone Number: 80452 Date: 4 / 4 / 967 Number: 12 Subject: Payment of Installment To Mr.: Ismail Hassan Al-Ani, Respected Tenant of Shop Number: Shop No. 12 Bab Al-Agha After Greetings Since an amount of / 20 Dinars has become due from you for the promissory note dated ⟦illegible⟧ due for payment on 1 / 4 / 1967, we therefore request you to pay it to the administration of the Menahem and Ezra Daniel Endowments located at the headquarters of the Jewish Community within fifteen days from the due date of the aforementioned note; otherwise, we will be forced to resort to legal methods to collect the amount. Please accept our highest respect. Chairman of the Administrative Committee (The Trustee) ⟦illegible⟧
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Mr. President Regarding the issuance of the notice Mr. President ⟦line⟧ The lease contract for room number 12 occupied by ⟦Ismail Haqqi⟧ the previous tenant, expired on January 8, 1962 (i.e., a period of one month and seven days) and he did not apply for renewal, nor has the ⟦rent⟧ for these days been paid The Accountant To receive the amount 2/27/62 The contract is renewed with a 10% increase ⟦signature⟧ 11/27 Mr. President Please sign the contract that The receiving employee ⟦illegible⟧ Receipt numbered ⟦illegible⟧ with the monthly rent Refer to the lawyer To notify him via the Notary Public 2/2 We have notified him ⟦signature⟧ 12/2 Previous contract 15 Add 10% 1/500 16/500
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Accounting The Mosaic Community Baghdad For the person only Number ⟦2235⟧ Date 15 / 2 / 1967 Fils | Dinars - | 20 Only twenty dinars and no more Received from: Mr. Ismail Mohsen Al-Ani Only: twenty dinars and no more And that is for: the rent installment in advance for room number 12, Daniel Market, out of the total annual rent of 40 dinars Signature ⟦illegible⟧
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Sequence Number: Door Number: The contract has been concluded between the administrator of the endowments (The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews) hereinafter referred to as the Lessor and ⟦...⟧ 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 the ⟦...⟧ located in Baghdad in the neighborhood of ⟦...⟧ numbered ⟦...⟧ to be used for ⟦...⟧ from the beginning of ⟦...⟧ to the end of ⟦...⟧ for a rental fee of only ⟦...⟧ Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only ⟦...⟧ and as for the remaining amount of ⟦...⟧ the Lessee must pay it according to the ⟦installments / promissory notes⟧ whose amounts and maturity dates are written below: 1 ⟦...⟧ 2 ⟦...⟧ 3 ⟦...⟧ 4 ⟦...⟧ Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or promissory notes written above on its maturity, the entire debt becomes accelerated and immediately payable, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the leased property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rental value if a deficit occurs without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right to ⟦...⟧ the leased property during the lease term and has no right to lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. And at the end of the lease term, 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 amounting to ⟦...⟧ 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 shortages 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 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, one in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on / / 19 Witness Witness The Lessee Administrator of the Lessor's Endowments The Administrative Committee Endowments of Menachem Salih Daniel ⟦signature⟧ Registered in the Agency Book on the date of 15 / 10 / 97 mw
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Serial Number: Number of doors: five number 12 The contract has been concluded between the administrator of the endowments of ⟦the late Saleh Daniel and Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ (Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews) hereinafter referred to as the Lessor and ⟦Mr. Ismail Sayyid Hassan Al-Ani⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee on the following terms:— First— That the Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspecting ⟦the room⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Bab Al-Agha⟧ district numbered ⟦12⟧ to be used as ⟦a warehouse⟧ from the beginning of ⟦1 Jumada II⟧ year ⟦one thousand three hundred and eighty-five Hijri for one year⟧ to the end of ⟦30 Jumada I⟧ year ⟦one thousand three hundred and eighty-six⟧ for a rent amount of only ⟦22/500⟧ ⟦twenty-two dinars and five hundred fils⟧ ⟦stored⟧ Second— The Lessor received from the Lessee only ⟦11/250⟧ ⟦eleven dinars and two hundred and fifty fils⟧ and as for the remainder and its amount the Lessee must pay it according to the <del>promissory notes</del> issued for their amounts and maturity dates below:— Installments 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Third— If the Lessee delays paying any (installment of the installments) or a promissory note from the promissory notes issued above on its maturity, the entire debt becomes accelerated and immediately payable, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the leased 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 ⟦to benefit from⟧ 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 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 rent amount of ⟦one dinar⟧ 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 deficiency 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 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 in the hands of each of the two parties, one copy in Baghdad on ⟦15⟧ / ⟦10⟧ / 19⟦65⟧ Witness: Witness: Lessee: Lessor: Administrator of the endowments of ⟦the late Saleh Daniel and Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ The Administrative Committee ⟦19/10/65⟧ ⟦Received from⟧ ⟦12/22⟧ ⟦This contract leased to Mr.⟧ ⟦22/500⟧ ⟦Which was allocated for leasing⟧ ⟦In vacating that warehouse⟧ ⟦From the rent amounted to⟧ ⟦The Lessee to perform them⟧ ⟦The total amounts⟧ Republic of Iraq 40 fils revenue stamp Administrator of the endowments of Menahem Saleh Daniel and Ezra Menahem Daniel Baghdad m
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Serial Number:: Door Number:: Room Number 3 The contract has been concluded between the Administrator of the Endowments of Menachem Saleh Daniel and Ezra Menachem Daniel (The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Ismail Al-Sayyid Muhsin Al-Ani, 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 room located in Baghdad in the Bab Al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 12, to be used as a warehouse from the beginning of 9 Jumada al-Thani in the year one thousand three hundred and sixty-two AH for one year to the end of 8 Jumada al-Thani in the year sixty-three AH for a total rent of only /22 twenty-two Dinars and twenty Fils Second -- The Lessor has received from the Lessee only /22 twenty-two Dinars and twenty Fils in cash, and the remainder amounting to the Lessee shall pay according to the promissory notes whose amounts and maturity dates are listed below:— Installments 1 | in one payment 2 | ⟦line⟧ 3 | ⟦line⟧ 4 | ⟦line⟧ Third — If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes written 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 deficit occurs without the need to give any official notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth — The Lessee has the right to use the leased premises for the duration of the lease and is not permitted to sublease 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 all occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one Dinar 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 deficiency and to compensate for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased premises in kind or in value. Sixth — Property taxes shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning 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 falsehood or other oaths related to this contract. Written in two copies, with each party receiving one copy in Baghdad on 2 / 6 / 1962 Witness Witness The Lessee The Lessor Administrator of the Endowments of Menachem Saleh Daniel and Ezra Menachem Daniel The Administrative Committee The Republic of Iraq 40 Financial Stamp Fils Changes or modifications to the leased premises are not prohibited regarding doors or otherwise during the lease period but the Lessee must carry them out at his own expense Administrator of the Endowments of Menachem Saleh Daniel and Ezra Menachem Daniel in Baghdad
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Account of Mr. Ismail Mohsen Al-Safi Room No. 12 Dinar Monthly share 19/160 22/540 Total year's allowance 2/480 Share for Dinar 12/260 15/710 Total year's allowance 2/450 22/520 ⟦...⟧
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Serial Number: Door Number: ⟦Twenty⟧ Endowment Trustee: ⟦Heskel Salih Daniel and Ezra Menachem Daniel⟧ (Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews) Tenant: ⟦Mr. Ismail Khalil Al-Kubaisi⟧ Located in Baghdad in the neighborhood of: ⟦In the house⟧ ⟦Bab Al-Sheikh⟧ Numbered: ⟦To be used as⟧ From the start of: ⟦1 April the year Nineteen Fifty-Eight for a period of one year⟧ Until the end of: ⟦31 March the year Nineteen Fifty-Nine⟧ With a rental fee amounting only to: ⟦120 One Hundred and Twenty Dinars, and it is considered a debt upon the tenant⟧ The lessor received from the tenant only: ⟦120 One Hundred and Twenty Dinars⟧ As for the remainder amounting to: ⟦-⟧ The tenant must pay it according to: ⟦Promissory notes⟧ Third - If the tenant is late in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes written above upon their maturity, the entire debt shall become accelerated and due for payment immediately, and the lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others, and the tenant shall be liable for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned tenant. Fourth - The tenant has the right to ⟦benefit from⟧ the leased premises 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 tenant is obliged to vacate the leased premises for the lessor free of any occupancy, and if he is late in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay a daily rent for the period of delay amounting to ⟦One Dinar⟧ without the need for formal notice. Fifth - The tenant undertakes to return the leased 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 leased premises, either 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 tenant, and he is obliged to pay them regularly. Seventh - The tenant acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the lessor regarding false declarations 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 ⟦1 / 4 / 1958⟧ Witness Witness Tenant Lessor ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦Ismail Khalil Al-Kubaisi⟧ Endowment Trustee ⟦Heskel Salih Daniel and Ezra Menachem Daniel⟧ Administrative Committee The Iraqi Republic 40 Fils Revenue Stamp Endowment Trustee Menachem Salih Daniel And Ezra Menachem Daniel in Baghdad That the tenant is requested to settle the debt owed by him Rent for the previous year amounting to ⟦...⟧ and based on the judgment of exoneration and according to the report and instructions ⟦...⟧ Tools and items included in the mentioned property and we acknowledge that other than these mentioned amounts, its return is attributed to The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews ⟦...⟧
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⟦illegible⟧ To the Honorable Chairman of the Administrative Committee By the hand of the committee From a lease by Mr. Ismail Hassan Al-Ani Dinars 15/710 annual rent Dinars 15/710 in cash I want the missing / 26 / 7 22 / 18 Youssef Sukkar Signatures 1/28/922
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Sequence Number :: Door Number :: Room No. 12 A contract has been concluded between the Administrator of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Ismail Naim Mohsen Al-Bahai, 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, a share in the original shop in Al-Sadriya located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Sheikh neighborhood, numbered 207, to be used as a warehouse from the beginning of 8 Jumada al-Thani in the year one thousand three hundred and eighty AH, for one month to the end of 8 Jumada al-Thani in the year one thousand three hundred and eighty with a rental fee of only 15.000 fifteen dinars and no more, monthly in advance Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only 15.000 fifteen dinars and no more, monthly in advance, and the remainder amounting to the Lessee shall pay according to the promissory notes whose amounts and maturity dates are listed below: Installments 1: 2: 3: 4: 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, 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 decrease, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right to use the leased premises for the duration of the lease and has no 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 leased premises 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 of one dinar 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 damage or deficiency 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 falsehood or other oaths concerning this contract. Written in two copies, with one copy in the hands of each party, in Baghdad on 10/26/1960 Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor | | | Administrator of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments | | | Administrative Committee Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments The Administrator Sassoon
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⟦illegible⟧ Honorable Mr. Chairman of the Management Committee By hand of the committee Below are the rents by Mr. Haj Mir Mirsh al-Sa'i Yearly rent Dinar 15/710 ⟦line⟧ Dinar 15/710 961 I request approval ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ In the amount of Dinars One Dinar
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Serial Number :: Doors Number :: Room No. 12 The contract was concluded between the Mutawalli of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments (The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Ismail Mirza al-Khani, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the Lessee has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, the entire original balance in the room located in Baghdad, in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 12/207, to be used as a warehouse from the beginning of 9 Jumada al-Thani 1381, the year one thousand six hundred and eighty-one Hijri, for one year until the end of 8 Jumada al-Thani 1382, the year one thousand six hundred and eighty-two ⟦line⟧ for a rental amount of only /15 fifteen dinars and five hundred and ten fils Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only /15 fifteen dinars and five hundred and ten fils in cash, and as for the remaining balance of ⟦line⟧ the Lessee shall pay it according to the promissory notes issued for their amounts and maturity dates below: Installments 1: 2: 3: 4: Third - If the Lessee delays paying any (installment) or promissory note issued above when due, 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 the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if there is a deficit, without the need to give an official notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right of use in the leased premises for the duration of the lease and may not sublet it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the premises to the Lessor free of occupants, and if delayed, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one dinar without the need for official notice. Fifth - The Lessee pledges 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 in the leased premises in kind or value. Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security fees, and floor cleaning are on the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly. Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to demand an oath from the Lessor regarding acknowledgment of falsehood and other oaths related to this contract. Written in two copies, one copy in the hands of each party in Baghdad on 5/11/1961 Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor | | ⟦stamp⟧ | Mutawalli of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments | | | The Administrative Committee Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments ⟦signature⟧