Laurel Woods Apartments v. Roumayah

In this breach of contract claim, plaintiff Laurel Woods Apartments appeals as of right an order granting summary disposition in favor of defendants Najah Roumayah and his niece, Rebecca Roumayah. We reverse and remand.

I. FACTS

This case arises from a kitchen fire in an apartment owned and operated by plaintiff and leased by defendants. Defendants signed a lease agreement that, in addition to listing Najah and Rebecca Roumayah “jointly severally” as “Tenant,” and defining “Premises” as apartment 208, contained the following provision:

*6339. Maintenance Repairs and Damage of Premises. Tenant shall…