Javins v. First National Realty Corp.
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
428 F.2d 1071 (D.C. Cir. 1970)
Relevant factsFree
Two tenants rented apartments in the same building from First National Realty (FNR) (plaintiff/landlord). Numerous housing code violations arose in their units after their leases began, and the tenants withheld rent in response. FNR sued to eject them for nonpayment of rent.
IssueFree
Whether a tenant's obligation to pay rent is extinguished by housing code violations that arise during the term of the lease.