Sale of chametz in a student dormitory
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Question
I live in the dorms of Machon Lev with several roommates, in an apartment that we rent from the institute in a dormitory-style building. As we approach the sale of chametz, we want to sell the chametz and our rights in the apartment to a non-Jew. How is the sale of chametz done in such a case, when it is a rented apartment in the dorms? Do the roommates need to appoint me as their agent for the sale and, if so, how is such an appointment of agency practically done?
Answer
שלום וברכה
Certainly, the institution permits you to sell the chametz and to rent out the place to a non-Jew for this purpose, for the needs of the sale of chametz.
All the roommates must express their intent that they agree that you will sell the chametz on their behalf, in accordance with halacha.
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