Cohen v. Jaffe

In April, 1922, a written lease under seal was executed by the appellants as landlords and the respondents as tenants, covering, with certain exceptions, the building located at No. 89 Seneca street, in the city of Buffalo, N. Y.; the term specified was to commence on the 1st day of May, 1922, and to end on the 1st day of May, 1927; the annual rental was $2,250, payable in equal monthly installments of $187.50, in advance, on the first day of every month. The action is for rent falling due May 1, June 1, July 1 and August 1, 1925, aggregating $750.

The lease provided that the tenants would…