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Payments for Maintenance of an Empty Apartment

Question

A person who is not at home for a period, and their home is empty, should they continue to pay maintenance fees as usual?

Answer

If the period of absence exceeds half a year, there is no need to pay for this period.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 161

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