Thomas v. Blevins

Polly Blevins brought action against A. R. Thomas under the Federal Housing and Rent Act to recover for alleged overcharges of rent. It is not disputed that the leased premises were subject to a rent ceiling of $30 per month, and that the rental charge was $60 per month. The court found in favor of plaintiff tenant, and defendant landlord contends here, as in the trial court, that the leased premises were not subject to the provisions of the housing and rent act.

The rented property consisted of one unit in a four-unit building which formerly had been leased for residence purposes. It…