A group of rabbonim in Lakewood, NJ have issued a strongly worded kol koreh directed at members of the local community, emphasizing the need to uphold strict communal and halachic standards when renting and maintaining homes in local neighborhoods.
The rabbonim decry the recent trend of renting properties to tenants whose background, behavior, or appearance are not aligned with the values and sensitivities of the Torah world. “We have been approached by concerned members of the community regarding property owners who are leasing to individuals who appear outwardly incompatible with the spirit of a bais Yisrael,” the letter states. “This conduct brings about tremendous chillul Hashem and threatens the sanctity of our neighborhoods.”
The letter includes a list of clear guidelines that all property owners must follow:
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Multiple families may not reside in a single unit.
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Tenants must maintain cleanliness and order.
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Homeowners must keep their homes in line with neighborhood standards.
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All construction and renovations must comply with local zoning and halachic regulations.
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It is forbidden to rent to individuals with known criminal records or anyone whose background renders them unsuitable for a Torah community. Proper vetting must be done before signing or renewing any lease.
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Homeowners must regularly inspect their properties and handle needed repairs or tenant issues directly. If a problem cannot be resolved, the tenant must be removed.
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Responsibility may not be delegated; the homeowner is fully accountable and cannot pass off oversight to a third party.
The letter is signed by rabbonim including Rav Henach Shachar, Rav Uri Deutsch, Rav Chaim Meir Roth, Rav Avrohom Spitzer, Rav Yaakov Ephraim Forchheimer, and Rav Yosef Chananya Jacobowitz.
{Matzav.com}
How about making rules that the landlord keep a safe and well-kept apartment for their tenant. They should make repairss and uphold the apartment to bearable and liveable standards?????
In lakewood yet no lakewood R”Y signing it?
Hmm…
Rav Yaakov Ephraim Forchheimer, Sh’lita, is one of the very top members of the Hanhala of the BMG Yeshiva and is the official top Poseik of the Yeshiva as he is a very big Gadol B’Torah.
And does this comply with Fair Housing laws?
Waiting for a Kol Koreh for Aliya.
What about owner occupied homes? They should also:
* Maintain cleanliness and order
* Keep their homes in line with neighborhood standards
* All construction and renovations must comply with local zoning and halachic regulations
For all those missing the boat. These are all the most respected Rabanim in Lakewood, both Litvish and Chasidishe. The point is that people are buying houses in neighborhoods bordering with Lakewood. Then renting them out to undesirable tenants, sometimes multiple families in one house. Thereby causing a huge chilul Hashem and creating massive sinah in the towns that affects the relationships for having shuls, Eiruv etc.
For all those missing the boat. These are all the most respected Rabanim in Lakewood, both Litvish and Chasidishe. The point is that people are buying houses in neighborhoods bordering with Lakewood. Then renting them out to undesirable tenants, sometimes multiple families in one house. Thereby causing a huge chilul Hashem and creating massive sinah in the towns that affects the relationships for having shuls, Eiruv etc.
Wow. So Matzav is going heavy on the censorship today. Interesting. Is censorship legal?
Yes, actually. If you want your voice heard, create your own site
Children should come first we need a proper bais din for kids falling to parental alienation