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# It is not considered stealing to borrow an item that will surely not be damaged from use, that nobody objects when others borrow it. For example, since nobody minds when you use their hanger, sit on their chair, or wash your hands with their washing cup, it is not considered stealing to borrow it. <ref> S"A Harav Hilchot She'ela Seif 5 based on Ritva Baba Metzia 41a, Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 59. However, he writes that if the owner is around, one should still ask permission </ref>However, if a significant minority would object, even if not the majority, it may not be used without permission.<ref> S"A Harav Hilchot She'ela Seif 5, Shu"t Igrot Moshe OC 5:20:5, Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 60 </ref> Certainly, if the owner is standing there and objects to your usage, it would be stealing to use it anyway.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 60 note 145, Maharsham 227 </ref> Additionally, if the borrower is aware of some reason that the owner might object, he may not use it without his permission.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 60</ref> | # It is not considered stealing to borrow an item that will surely not be damaged from use, that nobody objects when others borrow it. For example, since nobody minds when you use their hanger, sit on their chair, or wash your hands with their washing cup, it is not considered stealing to borrow it. <ref> S"A Harav Hilchot She'ela Seif 5 based on Ritva Baba Metzia 41a, Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 59. However, he writes that if the owner is around, one should still ask permission </ref>However, if a significant minority would object, even if not the majority, it may not be used without permission.<ref> S"A Harav Hilchot She'ela Seif 5, Shu"t Igrot Moshe OC 5:20:5, Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 60 </ref> Certainly, if the owner is standing there and objects to your usage, it would be stealing to use it anyway.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 60 note 145, Maharsham 227 </ref> Additionally, if the borrower is aware of some reason that the owner might object, he may not use it without his permission.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 60</ref> | ||
# If it is clear that the owner does not object, one may borrow the item without permission. For example, if in the past one regularly borrows a particular item, it indicates that the owner does not object, the person may use that type of item without asking permission.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 61 </ref> | # If it is clear that the owner does not object, one may borrow the item without permission. For example, if in the past one regularly borrows a particular item, it indicates that the owner does not object, the person may use that type of item without asking permission.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 61 </ref> | ||
# If an item is being borrowed to perform a mitzva, we presume that the owner does not object if it doesn't cost him anything, as people are usually pleased to have others perform a mitzva with their possessions.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 61, Shulchan Aruch OC 14:4 </ref> see [[Details_About_the_Tefillin_Boxes_and_Straps#Borrowing_Tallit_or_Tefillin|Borrowing Tallit or Tefillin]] | # If an item is being borrowed to perform a mitzva, we presume that the owner does not object if it doesn't cost him anything, as people are usually pleased to have others perform a mitzva with their possessions.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 61, Shulchan Aruch OC 14:4 </ref> <br> | ||
## see [[Details_About_the_Tefillin_Boxes_and_Straps#Borrowing_Tallit_or_Tefillin|Borrowing Tallit or Tefillin]], [[Respecting_Holy_Books#Borrowing_a_Sefer_without_Permission|Borrowing a Sefer without Permission]] and [[Order_of_Taking_the_Four_Minim#Borrowing_without_Permission|Borrowing Four Minim without Permission]] | |||
## However, there are instances where common sense dictates that the owner would not want you to borrow his item without asking for permission: | ## However, there are instances where common sense dictates that the owner would not want you to borrow his item without asking for permission: | ||
### if the borrower knows that the owner would object because he is very meticulous or stingy or the like.<Ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 62, Aruch Hashulchan 14:11 </ref> | ### if the borrower knows that the owner would object because he is very meticulous or stingy or the like.<Ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 62, Aruch Hashulchan 14:11 </ref> | ||
