Nottingham Associates v. Christian

By Judge T. J. Marrow

This case comes before the court on appeal from General District Court. Plaintiff seeks payments of rent and late charges for the balance of a lease term. Defendant claims the lease was terminated because of constructive eviction. The relevant facts are as follows.

Gloria Jean Christian leased an apartment from Nottingham Associates. The original lease was for one year, October 1, 1984, to September 30, 1985, with automatic renewal unless three months notice was given. The lease was renewed, and Ms. Christian remained in possession until May 30, 1989, at which time she…