Hutchinson v. Peacock

CAYTON, Chief Judge.

A tenant brought an action to recover double damages as allowed by the local rent act1 for alleged .violation of a minimum-service standard covering housing accommodations leased .to him. He claimed • that the landlord, though required to furnish “screens” had refused to supply three screen doors for his premises. The trial 'court found for defendant landlord and the tenant appeals.

The premises here involved had been remodeled just prior to the time this tenant took -possession’. Application was made to the Rent Administrator for maximum rent ceiling and minimum-service…