If a non-Jew refuses to rent, what methods may be used to obtain domain for eruv purposes?
Synopsis
The Mechaber presents two views: (1) approach the non-Jew until he grants a limited license to place objects, making him like an employee from whom one rents; (2) one opinion holds that even formal rental is then unnecessary — simply placing the eruv is sufficient.
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