Community Magazine January 2019

TEVET - SHEVAT 5779 JANUARY 2019 73 YOU JUDGE! BE THE EVICTION Sam rented a private home from David for many years. When Sam fell behind with his monthly payments, David refused to renew his lease and requested of him to find a more affordable property to rent. Sam persisted and refused to vacate, leaving David no alternative but to file for eviction of his nonpaying tenant. In less than a year’s time, one evening Sam returned home only to find a new lock on the front door and some of his valuables on the sidewalk in front of his home. His neighbors collected some of the more desirable loose items found on the street, assuming Sam willingly threw the stuff away. Sam opened a file at our Bet Din claiming that David had no legal right to remove his private property from the home without informing him, and demanded compensation for his loss. David countered that he was preparing to immediately move new tenants into his fully furnished home and had no alternative but to make available closet space for a paying customer. David added that Sam owes him nearly six months of outstanding rent, and that if money is due, it is strictly to him. WAS DAVID PERMITTED TO REMOVE SAM’S PRIVATE BELONGINGS AND PLACE THEM ON THE SIDEWALK? ARE THE NEIGHBORS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE ITEMS THEY FOUND OR ARE THOSE ITEMS CONSIDERED LEGALLY ABANDONED MERCHANDISE? HOW SHOULD THE BET DIN RULE AND WHY? YOU BE THE JUDGE and send your response to YouJudge@CommunityM.com Verdicts – and the accompanying rationale – will be reviewed by the Rosh Bet Din. The first three correct submissions received before the deadline will win a $50 gift certificate to a Community Magazine advertiser! Correct entries will receive honorable mention in the next issue when the Rosh Bet Din’s verdict is printed. WE ARE PLEASEDTO WELCOME Mrs. Meira Mansour To the A TIME staff She can be reached at: 718-686-8912, Ext. 245 mmansour@atime.org Referrals Advice Education Suppor t --Medical Referral --Helpline -- Insurance Advocacy --Hashgacha/Supervision --Private Consultations --Pre Cancer Fertility Preservation --Pregnancy Loss --Shabbos Near The Hospital --Shabbos Phlebotomy - - - - - - - - - -Meals With Heart -Quarterly Magazine & Publications -Educational & Inspirational Events -Phone Support -Shabbos Retreats -Website -Libraries -Adoption -Kol Chaya Our Services include: