What should the questioner do with her neighbor who harms her with lewd singing and refuses to stop, and what is the ruling on moving from the house—is it cowardice?
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If the departure from a harmful neighbor is for the purpose of getting rid of their harm, then that is not cowardice but a correct action. It has been said: "A dwelling is not set right until the neighbor is set right," and "By its neighbors, dwellings become valuable or cheap."
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