Chedid v. Lee Street Realty, Inc.

This is a Dist./Mun. Cts. R. A D. A, Rule 8C appeal of the allowance of a motion to dismiss this action following the entry of judgment in an earlier small claims action between the same parties.

Plaintiffs L. G. Chedid and Nancy Falco (“the tenants”) leased an apartment from defendant Lee Street Realty (“the landlord”) in March, 1986. In August, 1993, a leak developed in the roof of the tenants’ apartment which caused damage to the tenants’ computer and other personal possessions. The tenants withheld rent for two months after that incident, and vacated the apartment in October, 1993.

The…