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During the coronavirus pandemic, when there was a need to establish small prayer groups, we set up an improvised minyan in our building’s lobby. This minyan was active throughout the lockdown periods, all week long, and fulfilled its purpose in the best possible way. However, one neighbor decided to establish an actual synagogue there, with synagogue equipment and furnishings, and continues to hold minyanim there every Shabbat, contrary to the wishes of most of the building’s residents, who find it disruptive.
The neighbor claims that he and the public have an established right of possession over the corner of the lobby for use as a synagogue and therefore may not be removed. Is his claim justified?
As you noted in your question, the consent to establish the minyan in the building lobby was temporary, due to the constraints of the coronavirus pandemic. Since that is so, the original consent was not ongoing consent, but rather temporary. Therefore, there is no permission to continue using the building lobby to operate a minyan against the wishes of the residents.
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