Cottman v. Villas

RODOWSKY, Judge.

In this case we reaffirm that, on an appeal from the District Court of Maryland, the amount in controversy in an action for possession of leased premises is determined by the fair market rent for the period of possession involved in the controversy.

Respondent, Princess Anne Villas (Princess Anne), is a federally subsidized housing project financed by the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA). Beginning October 1, 1987 Petitioner, Tyzanna Cottman (Cottman), entered into a series of yearly leases with Princess Anne. During the October 1, 1992 to September 30, 1993 renewal Cottman…