Sydeman Brothers, Inc. v. Whitlow

On April 30, 1930, the appellee and appellant entered into a written agreement whereby the appellee let, rented and leased to the appellant certain property in the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas, for the term of five years, commencing on June 1, 1930, at a yearly rental of $2,400, payable monthly in advance.

One clause in the lease reads as follows:

“That said lessee shall keep the premises in good repair, reasonable use, wear and tear and damage by the elements excepted, except that the lessee shall not be required to make repairs to the roof or structural repairs and the lessor agrees to keep…