Skiver v. Brighton Meadows

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Appellant-defendant J. Michael Skiver appeals the small claims court’s decision in favor of appellee-plaintiff Brighton Meadows.

One issue is raised for review: whether Brighton Meadows was precluded from recovering damages from J. Michael Skiver (Skiver) for breach of the rental agreement when an itemized list of damages had not been given to Skiver pursuant to IND. CODE § 32-7-5-15 (1991 Supp.).

On April 12, 1990, Skiver entered into a lease agreement with Brighton Meadows wherein he agreed to lease the premises for a period of twelve months beginning May 1, 1990. The agreement…