Checking for Chametz in a Shared Apartment
Question
I live in a shared apartment and will not be there during Passover. What should I do regarding the sale of chametz and checking for chametz? Am I responsible for the chametz of others, and what about shared items? Can I renounce my share in the partnership and perhaps in the apartment altogether?
Answer
Hello,
You must eliminate your chametz. And check for chametz in areas designated for you.
You cannot renounce or handle the chametz of others, but you can renounce your chametz and declare [to yourself] that you do not wish to acquire any chametz that comes into your possession during the holiday.
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