Buying an apartment – persuading with a higher price
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Question
Shalom.
I want to buy an apartment from a person who has already come to an agreement with a buyer, but they have some disagreements regarding the final price. Is it permissible to offer him more money and buy it myself?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha.
If no price has yet been agreed upon, it is permitted. However, if a price has already been agreed upon, it is forbidden because of the prohibition of “ani mehapech ba’charara” (a poor person already turning over the cake).
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