Kleinman v. Field

The landlord on purchasing the premises increased the May rent to twenty-one dollars and fifty cents, and during May increased the June rent to twenty-three dollars and fifty cents. The tenant protested against this second increase and sought a home elsewhere but could find none.

The landlord then instituted these summary proceedings for non-payment of the increased rent, alleging a monthly tenancy and 6 ‘ That said tenant was notified that the rent of said premises would be increased to twenty-three dollars and fifty cents per month to take effect from June 1, 1919.”

Section 2231 of the Code…