Salaymeh v. Plaza Centro

We are presented with consolidated appeals in two forcible detainer suits. Appellee, Plaza Centro, LLC, is owner of the property. During the relevant period of time, the property was purportedly occupied by appellant, Mohammad Salaymeh, who operated two businesses identified as Muebleria Y Bazar Tierrablanca and Rainbow Seafood. Plaza Centro named Mohammed Salaymeh d/b/a Muebleria Y Bazar Tierrablanca ["Tierrablanca"] and Mohammad Salaymeh d/b/a Rainbow Seafood ["Rainbow Seafood"] as defendants, respectively, in two forcible detainer suits. The trial court rendered judgment in each suit, awarding possession of the premises and lost rents to Plaza Centro. Appellant challenges only those portions of the judgments awarding lost rents. In three issues, appellant contends (1) the trial court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over these suits, (2) the evidence is legally insufficient to support the awards of lost rents, and (3) the trial court applied an incorrect accrual date when awarding lost rents.