Expenses for Painting the Stairwell
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Question
The stairwell in our building hasn't been painted for a long time and looks very neglected, but there are neighbors who are not interested in this and are not willing to share the expense. Can we force the neighbors to paint the building's stairwell?
Answer
Although the Shulchan Aruch explains that painting the stairwell is not considered a major necessity for the residents of the building, in our times it is customary to pay attention to this, and therefore neighbors can compel each other to participate in the painting at the customary level.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 161