Bandler v. Maurice

The opinion of the court was delivered by

PAYNE, J.S.C.

(temporarily assigned).

Plaintiff Doree Bandler and her housemate, both college students, leased a condominium unit from the defendant owner, Dawn Maurice, for a one-year term commencing on September 1, 1999. The lease provided a “1st right to lease renewal.”

From the outset, certain problems with the condominium unit allegedly existed, consisting of the owner’s failure to paint, adequately fumigate, clean the fireplace, change the locks, and fix the dryer. Notice of the problems was given to the owner. However, a timely cure was not…