Building a Balcony that Obstructs Neighbors' Construction
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Question
Hello, the neighbors below have allowed construction in the airspace above their area. Can we, being on a higher floor, decide to build a sukkah balcony and effectively reduce the area for the floors above us to build and enjoy all the available building space? How much area can we utilize for a balcony?
Answer
Answer from our teacher Rabbi Fried:
In shared areas belonging to all the building's residents, all neighbors on this side should equally share the opportunities for a sukkah, as the neighbors above also need to have the possibility for construction.
In private areas, it depends on what permission the neighbor below has given.
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