When does a person become obligated to share in city expenses?
A person becomes obligated to share in all city expenses after either living there for 12 months or purchasing a dwelling — whichever comes first.
Question 2
How is the levy for building a city wall assessed among residents?
The levy for wall construction is assessed based on proximity — those living nearest the wall benefit most from its protection and therefore pay more.
Question 3
Can the residents of a city prevent itinerant perfume merchants from selling their wares?
Itinerant perfume merchants cannot be prevented from selling — this was enacted to benefit women who need these goods, and extends to all traveling merchants of this type.
Question 4
A person owns a cistern located inside a house belonging to a neighbor. When may he access it?
The cistern owner may access it only at customary times — he does not have unlimited rights to enter his neighbor's home at will.
Question 5
Must orphans' property contribute to city expenses?
Even orphans' property contributes to essential infrastructure like water supply — because they benefit from the protection and sustenance these provide.