Rogers v. Parker

LILES, Acting Chief Judge.

Plaintiff Parker, appellee here, came to Clearwater from Miami for the purpose of attending a flight training school. Parker rented an apartment from appellant Rogers on a six-month lease. After living in the apartment for a while, Parker returned to Miami for the Christmas holidays.

The rental payment on the apartment in question did not arrive on the due date, January 5, 1969. Appellant inspected the apartment and determined that appellee had abandoned the premises. The apartment was then cleaned and re-rented, and Parker’s belongings were put in a garage. Parker’s…