Lessee Liable for Rent Despite Unrepaired Premises Due to Procedural Defects in Notice and Continued Occupancy

A lessee appealed a judgment requiring them to vacate premises and pay accrued rent, arguing the landlord had failed to execute necessary repairs, thus breaching the lease agreement and justifying their non-payment and departure. The appellate court upheld the lower court's decision, reasoning that while the lessee had cited maintenance issues, they had failed to formally notify the landlord in the manner required by the lease to compel repairs, and crucially, had continued to occupy the property for a significant period after the alleged breaches without taking the necessary legal steps to suspend rent payments or obtain rescission, thereby remaining liable for the agreed-upon rent.