Underwood v. Corsino

Opinion

HASTINGS, Acting P. J.

Plaintiffs and appellants Laurence and Ella Underwood appeal from a judgment entered in favor of their commercial tenant, defendant and respondent Kelly L. Corsino, and her subtenant, defendant and respondent Kim Conway (collectively respondents). The trial court ruled in favor of respondents in connection with appellants’ unlawful detainer action against respondents and also ordered abatement of rent in favor of respondents. We conclude the trial court exceeded its authority in ordering abatement of rent. Accordingly, we remand with directions to the trial court…