Payment for Rescue from Elevator.
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Question
A person got stuck in an elevator, the company was called, but since it took the company a long time to arrive, the fire department was called, which arrived immediately but charges 450 shekels for the rescue. Who should pay: only the resident who got stuck or the building committee from the funds of all residents?
Answer
If the elevator was functioning properly, it depends: if the person stuck is an adult, he should pay himself because he is saving himself at the expense of another's property. If it is a child, then everyone is obligated to participate, and it does not matter who called because it is always called for the one who is stuck. If the elevator was malfunctioning, everyone should pay.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 380.
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