Wanland v. Beavers

The present appeal arises out of an action brought by Richard and Theodor Wanland to recover rent under the terms of a residential apartment lease. Plaintiffs alleged that defendants James and Velma Beavers had leased the premises from them but were later forced to vacate the apartment after extensive flooding occurred on December 3, 1982. Plaintiffs further alleged that, pursuant to the terms of the lease, they repaired the apartment within seven days of the flooding, but defendants refused to reenter the premises or pay any further rent. Defendants denied that the premises were habitable…