Facts
- A lessee was in rent arrears under a lease
- The landlord successfully obtained an order for possession, which the lessee appealed
- The lessee was able to pay off the (relatively minor) arrears
Issue
- Could a court halt the forfeiture proceedings?
Decision
- Yes
Reasoning
- A landlord would be unfairly advantaged if a lessee could not remedy a breach of covenant prior to possession being taken