Abernethy v. Cates

Benham, Judge.

Appellants leased commercial property from appellees under a lease which provided that the tenants were financially responsible for maintaining and repairing the leased premises and were to return the premises to the landlords in as good a condition and state of repair as when first received, normal wear and tear and casualty damage excepted. Appellants subsequently sublet the premises, with appellees’ permission. The subleasing agreement, signed by appellants and appellees as well as the subtenants, provided that nothing in the subleasing agreement altered or amended the duties…