Did Landlord Spend Renter's Security Deposit? | Part 1

Liya only gave her landlord 5 days notice before moving out, but she still wants her security deposit back.
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[@modestlamommy1064]

Wow, never have I seen an episode where a plaintiff corrects JJ and she accepts it! The plaintiff’s well prepared!

[@tylertyler82]

Why didn’t she catch that when she read the lease? Lazy?

[@gregrambo606]

@@tylertyler82 Yep. That was embarrassing for JJ.

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

She’s my aunt 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@MaseRhea]

@@gregrambo606That’s not embarrassing, that’s what a lawyer would argue in court as well. The plaintiff carefully read over the evidence and noticed a discrepancy. Good for her.

[@Rosabil]

So far, I'm glad the Plaintiff asked to review her evidence to help prove her case. I thought she was toast until that point.

[@urbanchangewithin624]

Always be thorough with a fine tuned comb

[@duncreg]

She caught something that Judge Judy missed!

[@crownuk4867]

@@duncreg it happens

[@lilscooter93]

I didn't think judge Judy was going to go for that, but then they showed a close-up of the lease and what do you know, it was crossed out! and then the defendant doesn't even have a copy of the lease on top of that.

[@airwolf3607]

What does that prove? She could have crossed it out herself. 😆

[@elizastonereliza3545]

The plaintiff is prepared to present her case . 👏

[@earth0128]

Law school good 👍

[@CommonSenseSisters]

The Plaintiff was very smart to catch that in the contract!! Off to part 2!!

[@VonDonald]

Her reaction to the plaintiffs observation was gold, she knows exactly what they discussed about their situation

[@journeywithrosie]

"Would you show this to the defendant please?" That means it's over for you lol

[@theunimpressedbeetch]

The fact that the plaintiff corrected Judge Judy says she is prepared for this battle to win...

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

She’s my aunt 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@itsbriirenae]

“what did you think you were doing here today?” 😭💀

[@jahnelleashley39]

Beyond Savage🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ericrivera8410]

I'd never agree to go on judge Judy and quite possibly become a meme...

[@bukubuku3408]

gold!

[@jaesimpson425]

Surprised she didn’t say “did u think you going to beach today” lol

[@donte8212]

@@jaesimpson425 I love when she says that

[@maxinef6654]

Judge Judy missed that part in the lease agreement regarding to the landlord needing to give 15 days notice, not the tenant. Lol 😂

[@BenjjiBby]

1:51 I love it every single time she puts out the contract and points it around saying “these are the four corners of your agreement” I love ittttttt, it gives me life 😂

[@Sweetheartbabez]

Lmao

[@Amanda-xw5mi]

Most landlords always use 'damage' to not pay back a deposit , and most tenants deny doing any damage to her bk their deposit. It's a cruel cycle

[@vet-7174]

It happened to me ...

[@chad77657]

pictures do wonders.

[@stuartburns8657]

Video when you move in. Video when you move out. No excuse for using your brain when everyone has a smart phone..

[@myroom4640]

That’s why the owners should ALWAYS take before and after shots!!! That way, one can prove what damage has occurred.

[@stuartburns8657]

@@myroom4640 BOTH parties should independently. Ideally whilst the landlord is showing you around and post inspection. Takes very little effort

[@WarGrowlmon18]

The defendant just fried herself by crossing out the word tenant on that lease!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@itsnadaaaa]

Plaintiff was on her game, nice catch. Saved her entire case!

[@plovett32]

Instant gratification when JJ is corrected 😅❤❤

[@betterthanemril988]

Probably the only one to make Judge Judy take a second look lol

[@laurenjwolf]

This is the first time I've ever seen JJ miss something in a contract. Anyone else see her slip up on something in 25 seasons?

[@earth0128]

Maybe twice 😮 if that?

[@ZudiaMarron]

Yes Lmao also she lets her emotions get in the way so she misses a lot

[@janus9824]

3:00 Damn! Well thats a turning point. 🤣

[@ImOnAJourney]

I love it when they show up unprepared, JJ’s cat claws come out! 🐈‍⬛

[@PinkInTheDiamonds]

LOL at her not having a copy of the lease

[@jacksands3403]

The fact Judy took the correction about the lease and accepted it shows clearly how much she actually cares about justice in this case. Well done judy.

[@DoItWithThema]

No seriously, what did she really think she was coming to court for? You literally stated in your written signed document to the court why you’re here 🥴🙄 Plaintiff next time anybody scratched out anything on a legal document, make sure they initial next to the scratch

[@versatileduplicity9313]

She’s a blonde, they don’t think

[@ready4dre3000]

That woman would've been the very person in the history of Judge Judy to pull a slick one ion her if she didn't allow the Plaintiff to review her evidence

[@k.robertrichardson6779]

The defendant's expression at 03:15. She knows what was discussed and why the terms of the rental agreement were modified to that effect, and was hoping the plaintiff wouldn't have the nerve to assert herself to Judge Judy.

[@omikatiwari747]

It's about landlord and tenant, you bring the lease regardless of why? Also, damn! That little detail!!!

[@irideaunicorn1620]

I manage apartments communities and I always go over with and give copies to all lease holders… specifically for this type of situation. Both parties are supposed to initial any type of mishaps as well. That’s why I teach all my new leasing agents to study the TAA Lease and learn it like the back of their hand.

[@brittaniistarzz8354]

Where did she think she was going to??? The beach??? 🏖🏖🏖 😂😂😂

[@Biorythym]

Wow, closest I've seen JJ saying "I missed that"

[@show_me_your_kitties]

This actually happened to me ans it took almost two years to go through courts to get my deposit back. TAKE PICTURES of every single thing when you move out and have someone other than friends and family (like a neighbor or co-worker) see the property after you're completely moved out and the place is clean. That's the only thing that saved me and I was able to get my 1250 back. My landlord was a preacher too.

[@kweenbrook]

i needed this advice

[@show_me_your_kitties]

@@kweenbrook Glad it helped.

[@dolam]

I figured out this was a thirst trap from the beginning. That defendant is up to some shady stuff.

[@keeper6458]

She sure is

[@bulldawg7232]

Damn!! The defendant did a good job 👏 JJ missed that detail!

[@RuthLovesJesus]

It’s the plaintiff not defendant

[@bulldawg7232]

@@RuthLovesJesus sh!t! Why did i say defendant? And why did people 👍 😆

[@aavii5173]

@@bulldawg7232 LMFAO

[@lt127]

@@bulldawg7232 cos we knew what you meant :)

[@kanariepotts3394]

@@RuthLovesJesus The defendant is the one that manipulated the document though. So your comment could go either way. 😅

[@danielikelman481]

Bird always looks absolutely miserable

[@egyptscott4801]

Thats why he isn't in the new show. Negative attitude all the time.

[@dinahbrown902]

Doesn’t he, and people wonder why he isn’t on the new show. Judy Justice is a whole different format and he doesn’t fit into it

[@RicheeBe]

@@egyptscott4801 and that’s why she gets disrespected on the new show the new bailiff and his cheesy smile intimidates no one

[@RicheeBe]

@@dinahbrown902 he’s not miserable it’s called keeping a poker face . he’s a bailiff for protection he’s not there to smile and put on a clown show

[@dinahbrown902]

@@RicheeBe He’s an energy drainer

[@jazzyj6640]

By far, my favorite case. Plaintiff is smart!

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

She’s my aunt 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@cynthiatolman326]

Surprised JJ didn't see that. If defendant hadn't marked that part out, she'd be having a fit, saying the tenant did it after it was signed. Probably hoped since it was a copy, it wouldn't count. Much too quiet a denial, I believe it's called 'fading facts'.

[@danp3808]

I got it!!!! That contract is a photocopy. I think what happened is - “tenant” was highlighted with a red or orange highlighter in the original contract. Red and orange leave black text legible. Those colors turned very dark grey when converted to b&w. The intent was to highlight “tenant” not cross it out. If it was to cross it out - a pen similar to what was used in the other test would have been used.

[@donotcumforme6021]

Plantiff is smart ..even judge Judy can't deny it.

[@elizabethbiley6602]

ANOTHER LANDLORD WHO LIKES TO KEEP THE DEPOSITS. GREEDY.

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

The plaintiff is my aunt 😛✌🏽

[@hag8752]

To everyone asking the next part is usually uploaded an hour after

[@HeyLookPropane]

I hope you single handily put an end to all those annoying comments. But they'll probably be many more to come.

[@justbecuz5723]

“Liya Gonzalez claims defendant knew she couldn’t give...15 day notice” the editors had ONE JOB @2:20 lol :D

[@valencia4253]

😂😂😂

[@user-zf2xx7jj4n]

Defendant's face&attitude says it all.😣

[@yadusolparterre]

1:22 you gotta love JJ for moments like this 😂

[@thealphasquad4367]

Very smart mrs. Gonzalez

[@dolam]

This is clearly a thirst trap. I don’t know what the defendant is up to you, but it is not good.

[@jeffellis6841]

What is a "thirst trap"?

[@dolam]

@@jeffellis6841 A "thirst trap" is when a person uses their sexual wiles to ensnare another person.

[@justzee1574]

Go plaintiff, she went lawyer on Judge. These judges need some direction too

[@dinahbrown902]

Oh don’t they 😊

[@shannonbugeja3746]

I love when a plaintiff or a defendant gets rolled by the opposition and or JJ.

[@johnchoi8748]

Funny that the defendant doesn’t know that the plaintiff is after the deposit. JJ said “then what did you think we’re doing here?” Hahaha “to be on tv ma’am .”

[@andreea7458]

I'm sorry did she say rent was $1,200 for a HOUSE where 2 adults and 5 children lived??????? My rent is $1,200 for a STUDIO APARTMENT

[@james-bryannaadams6928]

Haven’t heard a word yet and I think defendant spent the deposit. Lol!

[@12HHoo]

Liya is rather dim. She doesn't get it. Her eyes are open but there is no one home behind those eyes.

[@paulettesalomon2520]

How are you moving around so much with 5 children???

[@lindam4953]

Probably Military

[@suzanneedzenga656]

Who the hell can move out in less than a week with 5 kids ????

[@AmanA249]

Always surprises me how so many Americans can afford to have so many kids

[@Missingkeys90]

Even judges make mistakes ❤️

[@felicitykennedy758]

I’m currently studying contract law and hearing “four corners” let me knowing exactly how this case will turn out

[@xiomaravelazquez7945]

God bless all

[@billiismith6054]

"But" "Yeah But" "Yes But"😂😂😂😂😂

[@songs8619]

But isn't it only right that a good parent should do as He has done? Thank you God for being a good Father! ❤

[@egyptscott4801]

The defendant..She lying she lying She knows she crossed out the tenant put on the contract.

[@Vanessa_Martinez]

Girl 5 kids you need a stable home. He can hop around like a lot of husbands do but you and your 5 need a stable home. She looks too young to have that many kids.

[@BeeTeePee]

Idk how she does it with 5. I can't do it under 30 days notice with 2 kids, one being 19.

[@barvdw]

They need a stable family life more than a stable home, people migrating seasonally for work is as old as history. And where did you find her age? She could be well closer to 30 than you seem to assume. Add twins...

[@ImDorkyGirl]

Those kids have no sense of home, always moving😢

[@michaelvaughn3703]

Shut up

[@Georgeツ]

A lot of military families move around from state to state. I don't know if that is the case here but that is just one example. I understand what you are saying, but the alternative is that these children would not see their father for extended periods of time and she would be left raising the five children on her own. I don't know what's worse. The children will be affected negatively in either situation. I wish them well. EDIT: Watch Part II. I think you'll have a much different perspective of the mother; I certainly did. She seems like a very well organized lady with all her ducks in a row. I think her children will be just fine.

[@Julie-sl8ul]

5 children & all that moving 😳😳😳

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

Yes she’s my aunt and her husbands job is to build windmills so she has to travel

[@ced11773]

What the heck is her husband's job? Lol

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

It’s to build windmills around the country I know because she’s my Tia 🫶🏽

[@albertmotbey1128]

It's amazing how many people don't understand how renting/a contract works

[@minecachair]

I wonder what sort of job the husband has that requires him to move with sometimes only a couple of days notice?Difficult enough as a couple but with five children it must be very disruptive to their lives.

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

Her husbands job is to build windmills so they have to travel in order for him to build out of state I know because she’s my aunt and my father has the same job 🫶🏽

[@jazzyj6640]

Pay attention to detail 😎

[@melbridges7159]

Who the hell can move house in 3-5 days when you have a family of 7. I'm gonna need at least 6 Mos to come to terms with thr fact I have to start figuring out a move and about 3-4 months to actually do it lol

[@thomasolson2162]

Every time I rented an apartment.I paid cleaning services to come in and clean when I moved out.And I still never and all the times i've rented got my damage deposit back

[@QAZ-OMEN]

If u move around that much why the hell would you sign a yr lease ?

[@lorenzosimmons5507]

It's a month to month not a year lease ...

[@onetimes1]

5 children? damn!!

[@Aceofwolves]

Husband needs to get a new job... Moving on 5 days notice doesn't sound stable for the children.

[@lexusmittell3814]

Some of these people r never prepared

[@ZeeMbambo93]

Almost got away with it

[@angelicrealtor1]

"KAREN" GOT BUSTED IN HER LIES!!!

[@thedropman]

something that I learn in real life.... is that you get everything written

[@anonanon8974]

I thought this was going to be the fastest case EVER until she came in with that curveeeballlll.

[@fizzishen5389]

That was a nice move by the plaintiff. I thought she was done for. Eager to see how this plays out in part 2.

[@robbrewer5265]

It’s was just me and my husband… and my our 5 children haha

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Everyone needs to take pictures ,before they move in and when they get. ready to move out before they turn the keys in. Read the lease very well because it is a binding contract. and extremely long leases have a lot of tricky Clauses. Slum landlords, make the print small and have numerous reasons why they can evict a tenant. Always do a background check on the landlord/ owner realtor company and tenant reviews Even the nicest person can be crooked. I live in.a university city and until the university started sueing landlords, students were treated terrible.

[@MrScaryLemonHead]

Your husbands job can ask you to pick up and move in 2 days? That’s not a job.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

If they move all the time, then surely she knows most landlords require at least 30 days notice.

[@Freedomcustom]

And this is one of the many reasons security deposits/bonds are required now to be held by an independent body

[@bobbleheadmoe]

Damn judge Judy almost messed up

[@Stepharoni_and_Clean]

Did she say she signed the lease for her husband? You can't do that he has to sign. He's his own person, lol.

[@alieyesonme247]

Bringing up her husband's job, her husband's job, her husband's job, lol, I'm surprised the judge has not asked her even out of curiosity what kind of work does guy does were they have to instantly pick up and move their five kids and themselves on a moment's notice lol what kind of work is this guy doing?

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

He has to build windmills around the country she’s my aunt so I know 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@saffiekaloko6820]

Judge Judy’s one feisty Judge but she’s fair

[@t.g.a7902-]

Perhaps this is only in the US, but where I live in Switzerland - no one really gives security deposits anymore - and such cases have reduced. We just get a security deposit insurance policy - which works the same way as the traditional security deposit (of giving money), but protects better the tenant and owner.

[@caliinthevalley24681]

I really need to move to Switzerland. 💕

[@rondaduse-anthony6755]

Security deposit is usually the amount of rent. It sucks.

[@misskvixen5479]

I live in Switzerland & we have to give 3months deposit

[@MonicaMariaMcLean]

Coming to court So unprepared.

[@mojisoladeji]

Okay at first i was like the plaintiff will lose this case, but now I'm not so sure. 😅

[@ClappingForChlamydia]

I reckon the landlord highlighted "Tenant" on the original lease with a blue or pink marker, and then photocopied black and white to give to the tenant. On the photocopy it does look like it was crossed out but "Tenant" is still legible. The plaintiff may have taken it to mean Tenant was crossed out.ŕ

[@thomasmichael6509]

In most states a text doesn’t count as written notice anyhow

[@daviddinkins7009]

Never rent to a person with 5 kids, if they don't have common sense to wait until they can afford to buy a house they're not very smart.

[@MegaAli213]

People clearly fail, to cognitively grasp the meaning of a "Contract" in law??? It's not about emotional understanding, it's about the terms and agreement of the contract.

[@alexkrycek3359]

Perry Mason moment!!!

[@ieatpussy1000]

Five children! You might need to figure out what is causing that!

[@SherriLyle80s]

Lol bro you can't say that 😆 🤣 They have a right to reproduce, even if they replicate like rabbits haha. But take my like

[@Kaboomboo]

She doesn't seem like she's unable to support them. I don't see what the problem is.

[@mrbombastic2485]

Sounds like a good family. Ive got 5 bros and sis. Had a FANTASTIC childhood! Fun every day!

[@CjMorris33]

Her 5 children most likely did cause damage to that house

[@stebro2101]

no need to figure it out, it's something called sex

[@stevesaun]

Does anyone have the link to part 2?

[@noemigonzalez1254]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqO8doivoZV7fqM

[@_PAIGE94]

Take lots of pictures and record the walk through 😬😬😬

[@jimh4167]

Again people that have no idea about contract law... But then enter contracts And then act surprised because they don't agree with the written contract...

[@user-zq6ou5sh1q]

Very smart Mrs Gonzalez

[@Itadorijustsogood88]

She’s my aunt 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@joycejardim7031]

Haa JJ definitely missed that.

[@therealnikrich]

She def crossed it off

[@jocposy]

FIVE! Count them FIVE CHILDREN! Ridiculous!

[@central-sk7vj]

I love judge JUDY