A Stranger Bought Next Door. Do You Have First Rights? A Stranger Bought Next Door. Do You Have First Rights?

Your family is growing, your house is too small, and you've been dreaming of expanding your house. Suddenly, a stranger buys the empty lot next door for $200,000. Can you force him to sell it to you for the same price? What if you don't need the property to expand your house? You want to build an incredible, full-size basketball court! Does halacha give you the right to force the new owner to sell you the property just so you can play basketball? And what happens when four neighbors all want the same lot? Discover the fascinating halachos of Bar Metzra, when neighbors have special rights to purchase property—and when those rights don't apply.