Thayer v. Brainerd

HOOD, Associate Judge.

Leroy H. Thayer, the appellant, leased from Erwin C. Brainerd, for a term of approximately five years, the third and fourth floors and the front part of the second floor of premises known as 1215 Connecticut Avenue for use as a dance studio. The term of the lease expired September 30, 1940, but gave Thayer an option to renew for a period of five years.

On April 30, 1940, Brainerd in writing authorized Thayer to install an air-cooling system in the leased quarters at his own expense. On July 6, 1940, by written agreement Brainerd granted permission to Thayer to use certain…