Va'ad Bayit is inactive: how to make it work according to the law

A resident of an apartment building complains about the inaction of the house committee: the chairman lives in another city, does not pay dues, and does not collect money. Attorney Karin Shimon explains how to make the va'ad bayit work according to the law — through an official appeal and the court.

A resident of an apartment building in Israel complains about the inaction of the house committee (va'ad bayit): the chairman lives in another city, does not pay National Insurance contributions for the cleaner, and does not collect money from the residents, resulting in a neglected entrance. Her appeals in the group chat are met with insults. Attorney Karin Shimon, an expert in neighbor disputes, explains that the house committee is obligated to manage the building and represent the residents' interests. She recommends sending an official written request listing the deficiencies, and if there is no response, turning to the court. To replace the committee, a general meeting is required, but demanding fulfillment of duties is possible without it. Non-payment of contributions for the cleaner threatens financial and legal consequences for all residents.