Davidow v. Inwood North Professional Group—Phase I

SPEARS, Justice.

This case presents the question of whether there is an implied warranty by a commercial landlord that the leased premises are suitable for their intended commercial purpose. Respondent Inwood North Professional Group — Phase I sued petitioner Dr. Joseph Davidow for unpaid rent on medical office space leased by Dr. Davi-dow. The jury found that Inwood materially breached the lease agreement and that the defects rendered the office space unsuitable for use as a medical office. The trial court rendered judgment that Inwood take nothing and that Dr. Davidow recover damages for…