Friedman v. Sherman

CLAGETT, Associate Judge.

Landlord brought suit against his tenant for the cost of repairs made by the landlord by direction of the Department of Building Inspection for the District of Co*58lumbia. The trial court, sitting without a jury, found for the landlord and the tenant appeals.

The property is a two-story building which the tenant has rented and used in its entirety for 15 years. A shoe repair shop is located in the front room of the lower floor. Two rear first-floor rooms are used as a dining room and kitchen. The second floor, access to which is gained by a stairway from the living rooms…