Clukies v. Wright

In this summary proceeding, the landlords seek to recover $250 rent for the month of March, 1964. The lease was for one year at $125 per month terminating on February 29, 1964. The sole issue tendered at the trial was the effect of a notice delivered to the tenant prior to termination of the lease stating: 4 4 Beginning March 1, 1964 your rent is and will be Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars per month. ’ ’

Nonpayment of the rent, timeliness of the notice and occupancy beyond March 1, 1964 are all conceded.

At common law a landlord could unilaterally fix a greater rental or different terms…