Returning Lost Property: Clothing Found in a Rented Apartment
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Question
Hello, During the Passover cleaning, we found a child's sweater under the sofa, which likely belongs to the family that rented our apartment during the winter. Are we obligated to keep it, or can we dispose of it?
Answer
Hello,
If there is a way to find the mentioned family, you must locate them.
If it is not possible, you are exempt.
If a long time has passed between the loss and the finding, it can be assumed that the owner has already despaired, and it is permissible to dispose of it or abandon it.