Pelavin v. Misner

Plaintiffs own the Harding apartments, in the city of Detroit, the estimated value of which is $375,000. On the 12th day of July, 1922, they leased the building to defendant Misner for a period of 15 years at a monthly rental of $2,900 and the taxes and insurance. The lease was the ordinary real estate lease of such property. The lessee soon proved to be a slow payer. He was in default each month until a proceeding was commenced against him before a circuit court commissioner. He paid the taxes only in part and defaulted on the insurance. It was also shown that the lessee misused and…