D.R. Mobile Home Rentals v. Frost

The tenant, Marcell Frost, filed an application for discretionary review challenging the district court’s ruling on her small claims appeal. The magistrate originally awarded D.R. Mobile Home Rentals and its manager, Dwayne Eilers, (hereinafter collectively referred to as landlord) damages for debris removal, carpet stains and unpaid rent. On appeal the district court affirmed the award for debris removal. However, the awards for carpet stains and a portion of the rent were set aside. The district court nonetheless assessed all costs of the appeal to Frost. We granted Frost’s application for…