Davis v. Bonds

Petitioner has brought five separate summary proceedings against respondents, as his tenants, for nonpayment of rent. These proceedings were consolidated for the purpose of trial, and the case was submitted to me upon an agreed statement of facts.

It appears that petitioner on October 15, 1968 leased the premises from one Anthony S. Tascarella, owner of the subject premises, who is not a party to these proceedings. The petitioner sublet portions of the premises to the respective respondents herein. Under clause 24 of the lease from the owner the petitioner covenanted to install a “hot water…