A Tenant Who Does Not Pay the Building Maintenance Fees, and More
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Question
Hello, I am the head of the building committee in my building. Recently, one of the neighbors has refused to pay the building maintenance fees and even blocked the "Nedarim Plus" card through which the payments are transferred to the bank account. Prior to this, he showed personal hostility. I sell eggs from home, and a few weeks ago I discovered that money was disappearing from the cash box I leave outside my door on the floor with a carton of egg trays. This never happened before, and we live in a young, ultra-Orthodox neighborhood. I immediately thought of that neighbor... I don't have cameras on the floor, and when I confronted him with the accusation, he was not alarmed, and it happens during the hours he returns home from work, and not during the hours when children are around, which never happens on my floor. Until now, this never happened, and there are no building workers, etc. All evidence points to him... What can I do? Now he does not want to pay the maintenance fee at all after several requests to cancel "Nedarim Plus" that I canceled... And there is no option to switch to cash because he won't pay anyway. Thank you to the rabbis, I would appreciate an answer. All the best and have a good week.
Answer
Hello
Building maintenance fees are mandatory for all tenants, and you have the option to sue him in court.
Regarding the theft of money, it is not possible to file a claim without evidence.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 161