Question about Returning a Used Item with a New One
Question
A woman borrowed a used opener from her neighbor, and it got damaged. Can she return a new one, or is that considered interest (ribit)?
Answer
It is permitted.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 161 and Chavot Da'at there
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