Vu Li Nieman v. Peterson

Opinion

JENSEN, J.

This is an appeal by a lessor from a judgment in an unlawful detainer action.

Facts

Appellant leased the first floor of a hotel to respondent for the purpose of operating a bargain center and any use incidental thereto. Respondent agreed to comply with all laws and to not alter the premises without the lessor’s consent. Although the lessee agreed to procure his own policy of public liability insurance, the lease did not require the lessee to pay any part of the lessor’s insurance on the hotel. However, paragraph 6 of the lease provided: “Insurance Hazards: No use shall be made…