חלק ד

Easements and Shared Expenses

מיצר שהחזיקו בו רבים

Begins January 28, 2029 · provisional

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Business Halacha Daily

If a Jew Buys a House From a Non-Jew, Does He Have to Close Off a Window That Faces His Neighbor’s Pool?

Reuven has a pool in his backyard. His neighbor, John, is a non-Jew, who obviously has no reservations about being the cause of hezek riya. John is now selling his house to a Jew. The new neighbor, Feivel, moves in and Reuven tells him that because his window faces Reuven’s pool, there is a problem of hezek riya and Feivel has to either close off the window or pay to build a fence. Is Reuven correct?

Does Hezek Riya Apply When Both Neighbors Bought Their Homes From Non-Jews?

In the last segment, we discussed a case where one neighbor purchases a home from a non-Jew. What if both neighbors bought their houses from non-Jews? How would that impact issues of hezek riya ?

Can a Resident of a Housing Development Force All His Neighbors to Contribute to a Fence Around His Pool?

Reuven lives in a development where the houses are situated fairly close together and everyone has windows that face each other’s yards. One day, he decides that he wants to install a swimming pool in his backyard. Can he force all of his neighbors to either seal their windows or contribute towards the building of a fence?

Can a Homeowner Block Off a Shortcut Through His Property?

Reuven has always allowed his neighbors to walk through his yard as a shortcut. He now wants to build an extension onto his house, which will eliminate the shortcut. His neighbor says he is not allowed to take away the path that he uses every day. Is he correct?

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