Charcowsky v. Stahl

The facts present a legal problem which has received attention from very early times but has taken on added significance due to the extension of leases by virtue of the rent laws.

The essential facts are as follows. One Mark Stier was a tenant by virtue of a lease of a store in a building owned by the landlords in this proceeding. Prior to the expiration of the lease he died. In his will he bequeathed the business conducted in the store to the tenants in this proceeding. The latter immediately took possession of the store and have remained in possession ever since. The lease expired by its…