Expenses for Water Damage in the Building
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Question
Does a resident in a shared building need to participate in the expenses for handling water damage on the upper floors?
Answer
Hello,
When there is damage to the plumbing, according to Halacha, only the residents who use that pipe are obligated to participate in the expenses. In large buildings, the pipes are typically divided by the sides of the building, meaning the building is divided into 2 or 4 sections, and only that side needs to participate.
However, the law in the country requires all residents to participate equally. Certainly, Halacha takes precedence over the law, but in many buildings, residents agree to follow the law.
In such a case, the condition obligates them to act according to the law.