Brammer v. Ellison

Ellison, who was plaintiff below, entered into written agreement with William A. Brammer, whereby he leased from him certain residence premises in the City of Colorado Springs, for the term of one year at a rental of $100 per month, with the 'option to purchase at the end of said term, rental payments to be credited on the stated purchase price of the premises.

The leased property was subject to rent control and upon application a rent ceiling of $90 per month was placed on the property instead of $100 as expected, and plaintiff’s rental payments were adjusted to that amount until rent…