Mid Continent Management Corp. v. Donnelly

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

Mid Continent appeals the trial court’s ruling denying its action for unlawful de-tainer and denying its claim for increased rent. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

On or about August 21, 1979, Barbara Donnelly and Arthur Donnelly (defendants/respondents) entered into a written lease for an apartment with the predecessor in title to Lilydale Investment Company. Appellant Mid Continent Management Corp. was the managing agent for Lilydale Investment Company. The lease began on October 1, 1979 and was to end March 81, 1980. The rent was $550 per month.

The lease included the…