Is it permissible for a husband to differentiate between his two wives in housing, by accommodating one in an apartment significantly larger than the other, and does the wife have the right to demand similar housing, and how is justice achieved in housing in this case?

It was previously stated that it is not permissible for the second wife to stipulate that the first wife not be returned as long as she is in her 'iddah (waiting period). Such a condition is invalid and the husband is not obliged to fulfill it. The husband must provide suitable housing for his wife, and there is no harm in him preferring his other wife in housing, especially if there is a reason for it, such as having many children. Justice in housing is achieved by giving each wife suitable housing; justice is not in absolute equality, but rather in giving everyone their due right.