Jeansonne v. Marath

McBRIDE, Judge.

On June 23, 1949 plaintiff rented from the defendant the dwelling known as 639 South White Street, in the City of New Orleans, under a verbal month-to-month lease, stipulating for a monthly rental of $25; plaintiff remained as tenant and paid all rent until September 23, 1950, on which date he moved from the premises. About four months after the termination of the relationship of landlord and tenant between the parties, the local Area Rent Director handed down an order reducing the monthly rent on the unit from $25 to $15; the order established the latter figure as the maximum…