United States National Bank v. Homeland, Inc.

The Schlesingers, as lessors, filed a claim with the receiver of Homeland, Inc., for the sum of $26,460, alleged to be the rent due on a lease. The trial court, sitting in equity, allowed only $8,490 of the claim. The Schlesingers have appealed. We affirm.

Homeland leased approximately 3,000 square feet of office space from the Schlesingers for a term of five years commencing April 1, 1971, and ending March 31, 1976. Homeland vacated the premises on July 31,1973, with 32 months remaining on the lease. The rent of $1,415 per month was not paid by Homeland after the premises were vacated.

The…