Damage from Leakage to Neighbor
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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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