Damage from Leakage to Neighbor

Damages inflicted by neighbors

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Question

If a person’s apartment causes a leak resulting in moisture damage to the neighbor below, is he obligated to pay for the damage caused to the ceiling as a result of the moisture, including painting, etc.? [In this case, the apartment from which the leak originated is rented out to others - if that matters]

Answer

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According to the instructions of our teacher, Rabbi shlita: He is obligated to pay only for the damage caused after he became aware of it.

Source

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita

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