Riding Club Apartments v. Sargent

Defendant has appealed the judgment of the trial court that plaintiff can retain his security deposit of $150 under a liquidated damages clause of an apartment lease, asserting that the judgment is contrary to law.

Plaintiff and defendant entered into a one-year lease of an apartment at the monthly rate of $215. A $150 security deposit was made by defendant. Defendant breached the lease contract by vacating the premises before the expiration of the term. Judgment for unpaid rent in the amount of $265.12 was rendered, which included the period of time for which rent was not paid and during…