Miles v. Fleming

Miles, a tenant in a federally subsidized apartment, petitioned for review of the district court's judgment affirming an eviction order of the county court. Interpreting the owner's demand for compliance or possession, the county court found that its reference to criminal activity prohibited by a specified covenant in the lease satisfied the statutory notice requirement. Ultimately, the court determined that the owner proved reasonable grounds to believe eriminal activity was being conducted on the premises, compelling an order of restitution.

A finding of unlawful detention by a lessee who…