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Berg v. Wiley
Citation:
264 N.W.2d 145 (Minn. 1978)ProfessorTodd Berman
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On November 11, 1970, Defendant Rodney A. Wiley, executed a written lease to lease land and a building for use as a restaurant. The lease specified that the tenant agreed to “make no changes in the building structure” without prior written authorization from Defendant landlord and to “operate the restaurant in a lawful and prudent manner.” Defendant reserved the right to repossess the premises if the conditions were not met. Plaintiff Kathleen Berg took assignment of the lease from the prior lessee and opened a restaurant on the premises. Plaintiff remodeled the building without procuring written permission and operated the restaurant in manners that violated certain health codes. On June 29, 1973, Defendant’s attorney sent a letter to Plaintiff, giving her 2 weeks to remodel the premises, or Defendant would retake possession of the premises. Plaintiff continued to operate the restaurant without remodeling. On July 13, 1973, the last day of the 2-week period, Defendant came to the premises and attempted to change the lock, but was stopped by Plaintiff. On July 16, 1973, accompanied by a police officer and a locksmith, Defendant entered the premises, in Plaintiff’s absence and without her knowledge, and changed the lock. The lease term was not due to expire until December 1, 1975. The premises were relet to another tenant on August 1, 1973. Plaintiff brought the damage action against Defendant, claiming wrongful eviction and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Defendant raised the affirmative defense of abandonment and counterclaimed for damage to the premises.
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Landlord and Tenant Duties and Remedies for Breach