Charleston Urban Renewal Authority v. Stanley

NEELY, Chief Justice:

In August, 1978, Spyros Stanley and the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority (“CURA”) entered into a written, month-to-month lease for premises located at 501-515 Summers Street in Charleston. Under the terms of this lease, the appellee, Mr. Stanley, agreed to pay the appellant CURA, $600.00 a month rent. He used the property as a parking lot.

In November, 1982, CURA exercised its prerogative under the lease and terminated Mr. Stanley’s tenancy. CURA informed Mr. Stanley that if he failed to surrender possession of the premises by 2 January 1983 his continuing occupation…