Stutelberg v. Practical Management Co.

Judge Blair Moody, Jr., handed down the following written opinion in this cause:

"Opinion

I

"Introduction

"Plaintiffs bring this cause purportedly representing a class compiled of tenants past and present who have entered into landlord-tenant relationships with the defendants subsequent to April 1, 1973, and who have been charged non-refundable fees for purposes of carpet cleaning, drapery cleaning or janitorial services. Plaintiffs claim that lease requirements pertaining to nonrefundable fees required to be paid by tenants at the inception of or prior to the tenancy are invalid under [1972 PA…