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Notices of deposit for rental amounts that were in arrears
IJA 1283
Rent and Lease Disputes, Heskel Menahem Daniel Endowment Properties
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These are archival materials from the Baghdadi Jewish Community. Included are correspondence about rent disputes and lease contracts for the Heskel Menahem Daniel Endowment properties. The letters are directed to the representative of the head of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews. There are also receipts for donations to a charitable endowment.
AI English Translation, Pages 1-25
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To the Honorable President of the Administrative Committee of the Jewish Community Through the First Notary Public of South Baghdad Greetings, Whereas I had rented ⟦...⟧ of the shop numbered 247/20 located in the Bab al-Agha district. And in view of the rent according to the letter dated 2/15/58 and number 2/58, I deposit herewith through His Excellency the First Notary Public of South Baghdad the rent due to you amounting to ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ one hundred and fifty dinars ⟦...⟧ amounting to 150 Dinars ⟦...⟧ the annual rent paid in full The Tenant Ghazi ⟦...⟧ Ibrahim ⟦...⟧ First Notary Public of South Baghdad Fils | Dinar Amount | 150 Dinars Date | 2/25/58 Receipt No. | 2929 Register No. | 726 50 Fils Received the amount of four hundred and fifty fils ⟦...⟧ according to property No. 247/20 to the order of the Jewish Community at the Rafidain Bank of Iraq
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Mr. Yusuf Zilkur :- Please clarify the following :- 1- When was the tenant Salih Wahbi Al-Dujaili evicted from the utilized 1/2/1 located in Al-Tawarana neighborhood? 2- Was an eviction lawsuit filed against him or was the eviction done consensually? 3- It appears from the papers submitted by you that :- a- The tenant had deposited -/601 Dinars on 1/15/55 but the original receipt was not submitted, rather an uncertified copy of it was submitted while the Notary Public with whom it was deposited - this is with the knowledge that the year from 1/1/55 until 12/31/55 is documented by the attached contract b- Absence of documents proving his payment of the fourth installment amounting to ten Dinars. c- Absence of a document proving his payment of the first installment for the year 1/1/56 amounting to ten Dinars. Therefore, we request detailed and accurate explanations from him. We do not have information regarding all the questions above since I ⟦was not⟧ present in this department at this time Yusuf Zilkur ⟦Zilkur⟧ 2/21/56
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To the Trustee of the Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) Through the Notary Public of the Second Baghdad Directorate, Respected I have contacted you to receive the rent for the house annex belonging to the Menahem Daniel Endowments Located in Al-Sinak district, numbered 1/4/1, in your capacity as its trustee, and it was agreed to receive the rent for the current year starting from 1/1/1956 until 12/31/1956 amounting to 60 Dinars for the first installment, and the second installment shall be paid after another four months have passed; I have deposited the first installment amount of sixty Dinars with the Notary Public, and I will deposit the second installment at the specified time. He who warns is excused. 12/1/1955 The General Agent On behalf of Saleh Mahdi Al-Rumayli Sayyid Sadiq Ibrahim According to the certified power of attorney At the Notary Public On 1/14/1955 No. 5841 I have received according to the two checks explained below: 60/- Check No. 587625 on 12/24/1955 Eastern Notary Public Dinars on the Central Bank of Iraq Check No. 92255 on 1/11/1956 Registry Notary Public 100/- Dinars on the Central Bank of Iraq on 1/14/1955 16/- Dinars received to the balance from Dr. Mahmoud Kalam Sayyid Salim Ibrahim with him 80/- Rent for a full year
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Sequence Number :: Door Number :: 2/7/1 Leased Property :: Residential House The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Habib Shaul Rabin Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Rusafi, 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 inspection and review, the residential house located in Baghdad in the Al-Sinak district, numbered 2/7, to be used as a residential house from the beginning of July 1, 1955, until the end of June 30, 1956 ⟦line⟧ for a rental amount of only one hundred and twenty Dinars ⟦line⟧ Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only one hundred and twenty Dinars, and as for the remainder amounting to ⟦line⟧ Dinars, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes, their amounts and maturity dates written below: 1 | 30 Dinars | Promissory note dated July 1, 1955, due on October 1, 1955 2 | 30 Dinars | Promissory note dated July 1, 1955, due on January 1, 1956 3 | 30 Dinars | Promissory note dated July 1, 1955, due on April 1, 1956 4 | 30 Dinars | Promissory note dated July 1, 1955, due on July 1, 1956 Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) promissory note of the promissory notes written above upon maturity, the entire debt shall become 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 a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to sublease 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 of one Dinar 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 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 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 for each of the two parties, in Baghdad on 10 / 8 / 1955 Witness Witness The Lessee Saleh Mahdi Al-Rusafi The Lessor Trustee of the Habib Shaul Rabin Endowments (The Lay Council) 100 Fils I am the second guarantor for the above leased property, undertaking the same conditions as above Baghdad on December 25, 1955
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Through the Honorable First Notary Public of Southern Baghdad To The Spiritual Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad - Trustee of the Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments It is no secret to you that my lease contract for the shop numbered 247/28 Bab al-Agha, rented from you, has ended on the date of 4 Dhu al-Qi'dah, year 1375 AH. Regarding your shares amounting to (207) shares out of (504) shares, I rented them for an amount of (66.534) Dinars, previously paid to you in two installments, the first being (40/-) forty dinars in cash, and the remainder of it, amounting to (26.534) dinars, by a promissory note due on 5 Safar, year 1375 AH. And due to my desire to renew the aforementioned contract in accordance with the provisions of the Real Estate Lease Control Decree because of your refusal to receive and renew the contract. Therefore, I am depositing with the Notary Public an amount of (40/-) forty dinars with this notice, along with a promissory note for the amount of 26.534 dinars due on 5 / Safar / 1376 AH, and by this, the contract is renewed for a year ending on 4 Dhu al-Qi'dah, year 1376 AH. We hope you will visit the Notary Public to receive what we mentioned above, and thank you. The Notifier - The Tenant Ahmed Zaid Al-Kilani Daniel Market Merchant 50 Fils Office of the First Notary Public of Southern Baghdad: Amount collected: 500 Fils, 1 Dinar General Number: 2589 Page Number: ⟦line⟧ Register Number: ⟦line⟧ Date: 22 / 6 / 956 According to the trust under receipt 77 / 187124 Dated 22 / 6 / 956 Case 256 South 40 / Dinars - Forty Dinars This notice was submitted by Ahmed Zaid, and after signing it before me he requested it be served to the Spiritual Council of the Community. After collecting the legal fee, the original was kept in the office and the second copies were sent for notification on 22 / 6 / 1956 First Notary Public of Southern Baghdad The amount was received via Check No. 562076 Dated 18 / 7 / 1956 on the Central Bank For the rent of the year 1376 from the First Notary Public of Southern Baghdad Shop No. 247 / 28 From 4 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1375 To 4 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1376 Ministry of Justice First Notary Public of Southern Baghdad
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Sequence Number: Doors Number: 4/19 ⟦247⟧ This contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Endowments of ⟦Ezra Saleh Yaishil⟧ (The Corporeal Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and ⟦Said Hamid Ali Qabli⟧, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: ⟦line⟧ First — The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, ⟦Shop No. Original 55/1⟧ ⟦located in Baghdad in Bab al-Agha quarter, numbered 4/19⟧ to be used as a ⟦store⟧ from the beginning of ⟦November 1, 1946⟧ to the end of ⟦October 31, 1947⟧ for a rental amount of only ⟦twenty-eight dinars and four hundred and eighty fils⟧ Second — The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦ten dinars⟧, and as for the remainder amounting to ⟦eighteen dinars and four hundred and eighty fils⟧, the Lessee must pay it according to the ⟦promissory notes⟧ drawn up with their amounts and maturity dates below: ⟦line⟧ ⟦Installments⟧ 1 | ⟦nine dinars and two hundred and forty fils on April 30, 1947⟧ 2 | ⟦nine dinars and two hundred and forty fils on August 31, 1947⟧ 3 | 4 | Third — If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or promissory note drawn up above on its due date, the debt shall become entirely accelerated and due 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 deficit, 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 may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property 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 amounting to ⟦⟦illegible⟧⟧ 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 deficiency and to compensate 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 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 concerning this contract. Written in two copies, one for each party, in Baghdad on ⟦11⟧ / ⟦8⟧ / 195 ⟦Approved⟧ Witness ⟦⟦illegible⟧⟧ Witness ⟦⟦illegible⟧⟧ Lessee ⟦Said Hamid Ali Qabli⟧ Trustee of the Endowments of ⟦Ezra Saleh Yaishil⟧ Lessor (The Corporeal Council) General Trustee for the Endowments of ⟦Ezra Saleh Yaishil⟧ Endowments of Ezra ⟦⟦illegible⟧⟧ Daniel ⟦⟦illegible⟧⟧ President
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Page 21 Serial Number: Door Numbers: 247 248 A contract has been concluded between the administrator of the endowments of Heskel Menachem Daniel (the Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Khalid Mohammed Al-Mulla and Hassan Abbas, 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 inspecting, the shop in Al-Sadriya located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Sheikh neighborhood, numbered 247, to be used for selling fruit from the beginning of November 1, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six, for a period of one year to the end of October 31, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven for a rent amount of one hundred and sixty-six Dinars and four hundred Fils. Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only fourteen Dinars, and the remainder amounting to one hundred and fifty-two Dinars and four hundred Fils is to be paid by the Lessee according to the promissory notes whose amounts and due dates are listed below: - 1 - 12 Dinars and 700 Fils - 12 promissory notes due from November 1, 1956, until October 1, 1957 2 3 4 Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes written above upon 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 deficit, without the need to issue a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the premises for the duration of the lease and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the premises 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 half a Dinar without the need for a formal notice. Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the 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 premises in kind or 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 acknowledgment of falsehood or other oaths concerning this contract. Written in two copies, one copy in the hands of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 29 / 7 / 1956 Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor ⟦illegible⟧ | | Khalid Mohammed Al-Mulla and Hassan Abbas | Administrator of the endowments of Heskel Menachem Daniel (The Lay Council) The General Agent for the endowments of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments of Ezra Menachem Daniel Administrator The General Agent for the Endowments of Ezra Menachem Daniel 50 Fils 20 Fils 10 Fils ⟦illegible signature⟧
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Kanyo 28 Sequence Number: ⟦line⟧ Door Number: 29 ⟦line⟧ A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Adhoum Sayem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Abdul Rahim Abdul Qadir al-Chalabi, 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 inspection and review of the original share of the house located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha quarter, numbered 29, to be used for ⟦line⟧ from the beginning of the first of Dhu al-Qi'dah 1377, corresponding to May 19, 1958 ⟦line⟧ until the end of 30 Shawwal 1378, corresponding to May 8, 1959 ⟦line⟧ for a rental amount of only seventy-eight dinars and eight hundred fils ⟦line⟧ Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only twenty-six dinars and two hundred and eighty fils, and as for the remainder, amounting to fifty-two dinars and six hundred fils, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes drawn up for the amounts and maturity dates below: - Installments 1 | 26/300 promissory note dated November 1, 1958 2 | 26/300 promissory note dated February 1, 1959 3 | 4 | Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or any promissory note of the promissory notes drawn up above at maturity, the debt becomes entirely accelerated and due for payment immediately, 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 there is a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy 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. 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 rent 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 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 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 concerning this contract. Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad on 7/1/1958, corresponding to Dhu al-Hijjah 1377. Witness Witness The Lessee Trustee of the Adhoum Sayem Daniel Endowments The Lessor ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ Abdul Rahim Abdul Qadir (The Lay Council) ⟦illegible⟧ Ezra Sayem Daniel Endowments The Trustee The Presiding Member ⟦Three postage stamps with portraits and values: 50 fils, 20 fils, 10 fils⟧
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Page 29 Sequence Number: Section Number: ⟦21 / 247⟧ A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Heskel Menachem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Qasim Mahmoud and Mahdi Mahmoud 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 the shop located in Baghdad in Bab Al-Agha district, numbered 21, to be used for selling fruits starting from April 1, 1957, until March 31, 1958 at a rental amount of only one hundred and twenty-eight dinars and eight hundred fils. Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ten dinars, and as for the remainder amounting to one hundred and eighteen dinars and eight hundred fils, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes whose amounts and maturity dates are written below: Installments 1 | By way of a promissory note payable on the 15th of each month 1957 2 | 3 | 4 | Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes written above upon maturity, the debt becomes entirely due and payable immediately, and 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 there is any deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the 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 property for 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 seven hundred and fifty fils without the need for a formal notice. Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the 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, guarding, 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 the admission of falsehood and other oaths concerning this contract. Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad on 1/7/1957 corresponding to Dhu al-Hijjah 1376 Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | Qasim Mahmoud and Mahdi | Trustee of the Heskel Menachem Daniel Endowments | | Mahmoud | (The Lay Council) | | | Endowments of Ezra Menachem Daniel | | | The Trustee | | | The President Member | | | ⟦illegible signature⟧
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⟦illegible⟧ Dinars and one hundred and twenty-eight ⟦illegible⟧ Fils: 928 Dinar: 46 Only: Thirty-six ⟦illegible⟧ On the twentieth day of the month of Ramadan in the year nineteen hundred and sixty-eight Obligated to pay in cash in Baghdad to the order of the Trustee of the Endowments of ⟦illegible⟧ (The Jewish Spiritual Council) The amount mentioned above, only thirty-six Dinars and eight hundred and twenty-eight Fils and no more The consideration has reached me for the second installment of the rent for the year 67, according to the contract concluded between us on its date And we are jointly and severally liable for this amount to each other Baghdad on 20 Rabi' al-Thani 1387 Mahmoud Al-Haj Ragheb The Kingdom of Iraq 40 Fils
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Sequence Number: Door Number: 17 / 247 Portfolio 25 1 Thirty-five dinars and eight hundred and eighty fils according to a promissory note due on 20 Rabi' al-Awwal 1377 AH, corresponding to 20 November 1957 AD 2 20 Ramadan 1376 20 April 1957 3 20 Shawwal 1376 20 May 1957 4 Third - If the lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or any of the promissory notes written above upon their maturity, the entire debt shall become accelerated and due immediately, and the lessor has the option to rescind this contract and lease the leased property to others, and the lessee shall be liable for the difference in the rent amount if a deficit occurs, without the need to give an official notice to the aforementioned lessee. Fourth - The lessee has the right to occupy 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 any occupancy. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay a daily rent for the period of delay amounting to five dinars without the need for an official 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 taxes shall be the responsibility of the lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning 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 acknowledgment of falsehood or other oaths related to this contract. Written in two copies, each of the two parties holding one copy, in Baghdad on 18 / 2 / 1957, corresponding to 17 Rajab 1376. Lessor | Lessee | Witness | Witness Trustee of Ezra Menachem Daniel Awqaf | Mahmoud Al-Hajj Rahi | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ (The Corporeal Council) Ezra Menachem Daniel Awqaf The Trustee Member | President Kingdom of Iraq 30 fils
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Sequence Number: Doors Number: ⟦44⟧ ⟦Dasht⟧ This contract has been concluded between the trustee of the endowments of ⟦Heskel Menahem Daniel⟧ (the Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and ⟦Abdul Razzaq Muhammad Hassan⟧, 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 viewing and inspecting ⟦the shop⟧ ⟦at the gate⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Al-Ruwak⟧ quarter, numbered ⟦44⟧, to be used as a ⟦place for selling haberdashery⟧ from the beginning of ⟦November 1, 1956⟧ to the end of ⟦November 1957⟧ for a rent amount of only ⟦one hundred and twenty-one dinars and four hundred and twenty-eight fils⟧ Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only ⟦nothing⟧, while the remaining amount of ⟦one hundred and twenty-one dinars and four hundred and twenty-eight fils⟧ is to be paid by the Lessee according to the ⟦promissory notes⟧ written with their amounts and maturity dates below: Promissory Notes | Installments 1 | ⟦thirty dinars and four hundred and twenty-eight fils⟧ | on ⟦November 1, 1956⟧ 2 | ⟦thirty dinars⟧ | on ⟦February 1, 1957⟧ 3 | ⟦thirty dinars⟧ | on ⟦May 1, 1957⟧ 4 | ⟦thirty-one dinars⟧ | on ⟦August 1, 1957⟧ Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes written above at maturity, the debt becomes due in its entirety 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 there is a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right of ⟦occupancy⟧ in the leased property during the lease term and has no right to sublease 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 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 ⟦one dinar⟧ 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 for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, either 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 denial of truth and other oaths concerning this contract. Written in two copies, one for each party, in Baghdad on ⟦11⟧ / ⟦8⟧ / 195⟦7⟧ Witness Witness Lessee Lessor ⟦Abdul Razzaq Muhammad Hassan⟧ Trustee of the endowments of ⟦Heskel Menahem Daniel⟧ (The Lay Council) General Agent for ⟦endowments⟧ Endowments of ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ ⟦Signature⟧ of the Trustee The President Portfolio 44 ⟦Concerning a shop at the gate⟧ ⟦Abdul Razzaq Muhammad Hassan⟧
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Sequence Number: ⟦line⟧ Door Number: 7 Shop 446 The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Siam Rael Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Mr. Shakir Al-Haj Mahmoud, 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 inspection and notification of the validity of the original validity 504 of the shop located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 446, to be used for selling sweets from the beginning of one Sha'ban in the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-six AH for one year to the end of Rajab 1377, the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-seven AH for a rental amount of only one hundred and twenty-three dinars and eight hundred and ninety fils Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only thirty dinars and eight hundred and ninety fils, and the remainder, amounting to ninety dinars only, the Lessee must pay according to the promissory notes issued for their amounts and maturity dates below: - Installments 1 | 60 | Dinars | on date | 1 Sha'ban | 1376 | validity | 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1376 2 | 30 | Dinars | on date | 1 Sha'ban | 1376 | validity | 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1376 Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or promissory note issued above upon maturity, the debt becomes entirely 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 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 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 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 of seven hundred and fifty fils 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 free 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 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 concerning this contract. Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 26 / 5 / 1957 Witness ⟦signature⟧ Witness ⟦signature⟧ Lessee Shakir Al-Haj Mahmoud ⟦signature⟧ Lessor Trustee of Ezra Siam Rael Endowments (The Lay Council) ⟦signature⟧ Ezra Endowments 100 fils Clearance Agent of the Trustee
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Sequence Number :: Doors Number :: 28 Leased Property :: 47/2 The contract has been concluded between the Mutawalli of the ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) referred to hereinafter as the Lessor, and ⟦Abdul Razzaq Muhammad⟧ 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 viewing the ⟦shop⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Bab al-Agha⟧ quarter, numbered ⟦28⟧ to be used as a ⟦thread warehouse⟧ from the beginning of ⟦1 November 1926⟧ to the end of ⟦31 October 1927⟧ for a rental fee of only ⟦eighty-seven dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils⟧ Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rental fee mentioned in the first clause above ⟦in advance, eighty-seven dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils⟧ Third - The Lessee has the right to ⟦occupy⟧ 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 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 of ⟦one dinar only⟧ 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, either 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 the responsibility of 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 lying 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 / 7 / 195 ⟦corresponding to Dhu al-Hijjah⟧ Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor ⟦Abdul Razzaq Muhammad⟧ | Mutawalli of the ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ Endowments (The Lay Council) Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments The Mutawalli Member ⟦...⟧ President ⟦...⟧ ⟦illegible handwriting in blue ink across the page⟧
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Page 80 Serial Number :: Doors Number :: 12, 14, and 16 Leased Property :: 247 247 247 Shop The contract has been concluded between the trustee of the endowments of ⟦Heskel Menachem Daniel⟧ (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) referred to hereinafter as the Lessor, and ⟦Mr. Abdul Razzaq and Muhammad Saeed⟧ 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 inspecting ⟦the shops⟧ ⟦located⟧ in Baghdad in the ⟦Bab al-Agha⟧ district, numbered ⟦12, 14, and 16⟧ to be used as ⟦a place for selling hardware⟧ from the start of ⟦April 1, 1957⟧ and until the end of ⟦March 31, 1958⟧ for a rental fee amounting only to ⟦fifty-one dinars and eight hundred and fifty fils⟧. Second - The Lessor acknowledges receiving from the Lessee the rent mentioned in the first clause above ⟦fifty-one dinars⟧ ⟦and eight hundred and fifty fils⟧. Third - The Lessee has the right to ⟦occupy⟧ 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 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 rent amounting to ⟦one dinar⟧ without the need for a formal notice. ⟦one dinar⟧ Fourth - 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. Fifth - 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. Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission or other oaths relating to this contract. Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad on 2 / 6 / 1957 ⟦approval of the treasury department⟧ Witness | Witness | Lessee | Trustee of Endowments | Lessor | | ⟦Abdul Razzaq and Muhammad Saeed⟧ | ⟦Heskel Menachem Daniel⟧ | | | ⟦Al-Kurdi⟧ | (The Lay Council) | Endowments of Ezra Menachem Daniel The Trustee The President ⟦Revenue stamp: 50 fils⟧ ⟦Revenue stamp: 30 fils⟧ ⟦illegible scribbles in blue ink⟧
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Sequence Number: Doors Number: ⟦12, 12a and 12b⟧ The Leased Property: ⟦Shops⟧ The contract was concluded between the trustee of the ⟦Heskel Menachem Daniel⟧ Endowments (The Physical Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) referred to hereinafter as the Lessor, and ⟦Abdul Razzaq Muhammad Zaidan⟧ 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, the ⟦shops⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Al-Sinak⟧ neighborhood, numbered ⟦12, 12a and 12b⟧ to be used as a ⟦furniture sales shop⟧ from the beginning of ⟦April 1, 1956⟧ to the end of ⟦March 31, 1957⟧ for a rental amount of only ⟦eight hundred and forty-five Dinars⟧ Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rental amount mentioned in the first clause above ⟦by virtue of official receipts⟧ Third - The Lessee has the right to ⟦utilize⟧ the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not sublease 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 rent amounting to ⟦one Dinar⟧ without the need for an official notice. Fourth - 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, either in kind or in value. Fifth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are borne by the Lessee, who is obliged to pay them regularly. Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other oaths relating to this contract. Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties in Baghdad on ⟦June 20, 1956⟧ corresponding to ⟦11 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1375⟧ Witness Witness Lessee Lessor ⟦Abdul Razzaq Muhammad Zaidan⟧ Trustee of ⟦Heskel Menachem Daniel⟧ Endowments (The Physical Council) M. Daniel Endowments The Trustee The Presiding Member Agent of the Trustee The General Agent 50 Fils 40 Fils
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