Selling Chametz - Renting the House
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Question
I will not be at home for Passover, but I will leave the house only on Friday afternoon. I want to rent out the house and thereby avoid the inspection, but on the other hand, I will still be using the house during the time of the inspection obligation. How should I proceed?
Answer
Hello,
It is not appropriate to sell the entire house and completely avoid the mitzvah of inspection.
The place where you will be staying during the holiday must be inspected according to the law.
You cannot use the house as usual when you sell it.
You can sell most of the house and inspect the place where you will be staying between Thursday evening and the time you leave the house.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 437