Womack v. Bowles

MARIS, Chief Judge.

The complainant is the owner of the Palmcroft Apartments in Phoenix, Arizona, consisting of 32 apartment units, construction of which was completed between August and October, 1943. The complainant had been granted a priority rating from the Federal Housing Administrator for the construction of these apartments which rating approved a maximum rent of $45 for each apartment covering shelter only. As soon as each unit was completed the complainant furnished and rented it, the first unit being rented August 25, 1943 and the last October 11, 1943. The rents charged were $90 and…