Frenchie’s Hair Boutique sells hair extensions, clothing, and accessories. Rolande Christophe, the owner of Frenchie’s, entered into a three-year commercial lease with Oxford Tower Apartments, LP, for a small storefront. Less than two years later, Oxford filed a suit in a Pennsylvania state court against Frenchie’s and Christophe, alleging breach of contract and seeking unpaid rent. The defendants counterclaimed for damages. At the trial, Christophe testified that from the start of the lease, problems with the store, including a lack of heat in the building, interfered with her business. She complained to Oxford, to no avail. Fifteen months into the term, a pipe erupted,.

flooding the store with water and sewage. Frenchie’s lost its inventory and was required to clear out so that the flooring could be replaced. Unable to reopen the store because of the lingering odor, Christophe stopped paying rent and gave Oxford the key. The trial court granted possession of the premises to Oxford and awarded damages for the loss of the inventory to Christophe. Oxford appealed, arguing that Christophe and Frenchie’s were still obligated to pay the unpaid rent. Was the decision and award of the trial court supported by competent evidence in the record?