Geleto v. Giglietti

Defendant Joseph Giglietti, lessee, appeals from a judgment in favor of the lessors, Walter and Esteele Geleto, who brought this forcible entry and detainer action to recover possession of first floor business premises located at 755 and 757 Ruby Street in Joliet, Illinois.

In 1970 plaintiffs and defendant entered into a written five-year lease which provided for a rent of *150 per month with defendant to have an option to renew the lease for an additional five years at *175 per month, provided that the option is exercised by written notice to plaintiffs more than 90 days before August 31,1975. In…