Trumpet v. Brown

Ruffin, Judge.

Defendant, Romeo Trumpet appeals from the trial court’s grant of a writ of possession and a judgment for unpaid rent.

Trumpet, as tenant, and Stephen Brown, as landlord, entered into a residential lease. After the lease term expired, Trumpet remained in possession of the property with Brown’s consent. On February 9, 1994, Brown notified Trumpet he was terminating the lease in 30 days. On March 9, 1994, Brown filed suit against Trumpet, alleging he failed to pay rent when due and was a tenant at sufferance. *300By letter dated March 10, 1994, Brown demanded past due rent and…