Rental apartment damaged during tenancy
This question and answer were automatically translated using our trained AI and have not yet been reviewed by a qualified rabbi. Please treat this translation with caution.
Go to original →
Question
I have finished a rental contract for a housing unit after 7 years. During the rental period, through negligence, the glass of the electric stovetop was broken (the stovetop still works, but the glass is broken). A new stovetop costs about 900 NIS, and when I moved into the apartment it was already used, from a previous tenant. According to halacha, how should I assess how much I owe the landlord for this damage?
I have the same question regarding the porcelain lid of the toilet tank that broke. I glued it back together and everything works as usual, but the landlord is demanding a new lid. How much am I obligated to pay him according to halacha?
I have the same question regarding the porcelain lid of the toilet tank that broke. I glued it back together and everything works as usual, but the landlord is demanding a new lid. How much am I obligated to pay him according to halacha?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
For both the stovetop and the toilet tank lid you must pay the full price, since it is not possible to buy such items second‑hand.
Comments
Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)
