Carrasco v. Stewart

Stewart leased office space to Carrasco in Pecos, Texas. The parties entered into a one-year, written lease agreement with the term beginning on January 22, 2001 and ending on January 21, 2002. Carrasco, who is an attorney, drafted the lease. Under its terms, Carrasco was required to pay rent in the amount of $300 by the 22nd of each month with a five-day grace period, and $10 per day in late fees for each day the rent was late after the grace period. The lease contained an option to renew, but it did not contain a holdover provision. Carrasco did not timely pay his rent and when the lease expired on January 21, 2002, Carrasco owed $810 in late fee arrearages.