Judge Confronts Squatters Claiming ILLEGAL EVICTION...and They Want Damages!!! SURPRISE ENDING!!

[@neilrusling-je6zo]

Here we go again!...another classic episode of, "The place is a dump...BUT I AINT LEAVING!!!".

[@alisong2328]

"The house has given me and my kids asthma, we have no hot water, it's filled with bedbugs and fleas. But we planned to do repairs ourselves! Honest!"

[@gingerblue2265]

Well, the landlord made headache of the situation first. How do they rent a place to someone without doing a background check of potential tenants, no deposit and not drawing up a written leasing contract!!! I dont feel sorry for the landlord one bit. I feel bad for that mom, who is now homeless.

[@Lynne-k4e]

get jobs. no excuse.

@@gingerblue2265 don't feel bad for the mom, she chose to pop those legs open.

[@williamanderson6006]

@@gingerblue2265 yep I was right about you

[@lizzieborden38]

I can't stand it when parents act as if it's the landlords fault that the children won't have a home. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN, not the landlords and/or tax payers.

[@rhanBo]

Came to say this exact thing! Why is it on the landlord to provide a house over your families head when you don’t provide anything? And if the property was so bad and not getting warm enough, why wouldn’t you want to get your kids out of there?? If he’s been working and not paying the landlord, he’s gotta have some money somewhere.

[@smbarone2000]

That ticked me off too.

[@Robert_Thorn]

How about the line from the mother about having no relationship with the man except he’s the father of the children. Did I hear that correctly? YIKES!

[@gooberthoreau]

I usually like this judge, but I found her pressuring the landlord to let them stay because of kids at Christmas gross. Don't put that on her, this is all the fault of those kid's parents sitting at the table knowing full well what they were doing the whole time.

[@PCFLSZ]

​@@gooberthoreauKnowing it's the parent's fault doesn't change the impact on the kids. The landlord was asked if she would consider more time and she agreed to two weeks. She wasn't pressured, she let sympathy make her decision.

[@gingersnaptrack9337]

I would be so embarrassed to fight my landlord in court when I have never paid rent or utilities.

[@amberstamp1965]

Ikr

[@patron2022]

Fr only arrogant douchebags like this guy who thinks he’s always right can! I believe he’s using the woman so he can use her children in his squatting schemes!! Unless she’s in on it too..never know 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gingerblue2265]

Those teants should proceed to court with the landlord, as they really have nothing to lose. There is no written leasing contract and no security deposit to lose. They got to live on the property for 6 months free.... why not see if the judge allows an extension.

[@RonaldWood-ep7vg]

Most likely thats how thier parents lived & the sorry law allows it far too often !

[@Tom-6502]

I agree. But I also would be embarrassed to be a landlord who didn't know the details of who was living there and when they lived there... The woman acts totally lost about these tenants. And what crazy person would rent or lease something out without a written lease?

[@bonnienelson7373]

You didn't pay any rent so how can you complain about ANYTHING???

[@Robert_Thorn]

I thought that was pretty strange myself. It’s like taking someone out to lunch only to have the person complain about the quality of the service. It would make me want to say, “Just be grateful for the meal. Eat your free lunch and shut the hole under your nose.”

[@lorrainemacgillivray4722]

They are squatters because they never paid a dime for anything

[@gingerblue2265]

What you say is 100% true. But the landlord made headache of the situation first. How do they rent a place to someone without doing a background check of potential tenants, no deposit and not drawing up a written leasing contract!!! I dont feel sorry for the landlord one bit. I feel bad for that mom, who is now homeless.

[@RonaldWood-ep7vg]

@@gingerblue2265 Where is the father of these kids ? I think SHE is using the system , lazy & too sorry to work .

[@LaLa-xf7ku]

​@gingerblue2265 The landlord has a kind heart. These scum squatters took advantage of her by saying they were friends with the tenants moving out and just needed a couple of months. So these squatting gutter snipes live in a house with children they brought into this world. They aren't providing a safe, legal home, which is the very basic need they are legally responsible. They are responsible for small humans with food, clothes, roof over their heads and protection from abuse. THEY ARENT PROVIDING ANYTHING THAT ISNT FROM A SCAM! SHE CLEARLY IS ABLE TO MAKE BABIES BUT SCAM PEOPLE WITH HER ACCUSATIONS THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HER SPAWN. Children are so fragile and unable to care for themselves. That is innocent. The parents knowingly do the same thing using the innocent children as their excuse. She and her disgusting partner are doing this in court. Charge them for squatting, damage, child neglect and everything that they can. The children should be with cps and let her live in the gutter. She is a gutter snipe with no intentions of taking responsibility for being anything more to get her family in a legal loving home. I know some are going to come at me with a different opinion and call me names. The proof is all here. You can't deny or twist it to excuse them. I am listening to the squatters tell the judge how he was trying to be a hero to keep his family warm in a house he is illegally living in and he wants money!!!! There are caves they are welcome to squat in. GUTTER SNIPES WHO ARE BREEDING AND OUR TAX DOLLARS PAY FOR THEM TO STAY THAT WAY. THEY ARE NOT GOING TO SCHOOL OR WORK 2 JOBS. JUST USING THE COURT TO BEG.

[@jasonandersen5975]

@@gingerblue2265she’s homeless because she’s a scamming deadbeat.

[@gregwessels7205]

Hey! They paid $50...once...maybe.

[@SueC]

“The house is uninhabitable. We’ve paid nothing and they won’t fix it.”

[@LaTonya-n9n]

THE NERVE, living somewhere 6 months and paid NO RENT, how is this ok???

[@double-eagle-dave]

I have lived here for 30 years and never paid a dime in rent 🤷 all I pay is electric trash and gas and my insurance allows for 200 bill credit so that only leaves me gas and property taxes I'm responsible for no one's ever even asked me for money it's a 2 bedroom house in the middle of the stix if I ever do move its gonba make a great hunting camp

[@Honda-wing5811]

😊😅

[@glenmoss02]

And counter-suing the person they squatted on!! Madness!

[@deliciaford4343]

Try New York, California and some of them other tenant friendly No Fault eviction states!😢

[@double-eagle-dave]

@deliciaford4343 what do you mean does that mean they side with tenants.

[@b.g.5965]

A considerate and respectful tenant is worth their weight in gold...and the same goes for professional and upfront landlords.

[@marilynsmith365]

Very true. My daughter and her landlord were very good to each other. 8 years. Excellent landlord. 🇦🇺

[@jmw3581]

This judge is wrong. I'm sorry for the kids but why is it ok for the landlord to have to let them stay another 2 weeks with no rent? These people are using the kids for sympathy. If the judge feels so bad she can take them all in for free.

[@LaTonya-n9n]

@@jmw3581 Exactly, they don't care about those children or they would have been paying rent, now looking for sympathy, smh

[@alisong2328]

The rules governing evictions are very specific. In cases of evictions due to non-payment, the landlord can't accept rent once the case is filed. If they do, the eviction starts all over again.

[@cassiebolick]

I never heard her correct the back rent owed amount either. She did it until September because she thought they weren’t living there, found out he was and never changed it to say they owed through December

[@cchagrinmetal5574]

She did ask the landlord and she agreed. I don’t think she would have ordered the 2 weeks without the agreement.

[@DeviceAnathema]

There are very specific rules she needs to follow. You can't just give someone a few hours notice, that's not a thing. Deal.

[@Melissa-ho2vo]

So she left because the electric was "cut off"( rightfully imo) but left the children there??????? WTF did i miss

[@mrsbutterkup3849]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@paulsilverstein9168]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed that little gem. The place is a dump. I won’t stay there, but it’s ok for my children.

[@juliedaniels5594]

@@paulsilverstein9168maybe she doesn’t have a “significant relationship “ with the kids either!

[@johncherish7610]

The part where the man moved back in with the children after the notice to vacate and is still there with them

[@FierceZs1]

She's just another bad mother. really that simple

[@lovemyscotsman]

She said she received the 5 day notice on the 17th. Apparently, he didn't hear that part. Squatters need to stop making sorry excuses about the sink and etc. If it was so horrible, just move out.

[@platedlizard]

Or set up an escrow account through the court & pay rent into that until the landlord fixes the house. But that would still mean paying rent, ie they don't get live for free

[@gingerblue2265]

Well, the landlord made headache of the situation first. How do they rent a place to someone without doing a background check of potential tenants, no deposit and not drawing up a written leasing contract!!! I dont feel sorry for the landlord one bit. I feel bad for that mom, who is now homeless.

[@cdrone4066]

Never allow a verbal lease agreement only written. Every term should be documented in writing.

[@bordereau1]

And notarized

[@glenmoss02]

Judge Middleton always says, "A verbal agreement isn't worth the paper it's not written on."

[@alisong2328]

It protects both sides. A each side will have a different recollection and interpretation of the conversation(s). Same with maintenance requests. Live and learn. 😮

[@judykasper6314]

Including family. Sorry folks.

[@gingerblue2265]

100%, renting is a business transaction. As such, it should be in writing with all terms outlined beforehand. On top of that, the landlord should of did a background check and obtained a security deposit. It the tenants decline, that is a red flag.

[@Navarill]

"I remember..." "I think..." "I believe..." does not a good witness make.

[@gregwessels7205]

You now remember you believe you had a thought? Drugs are bad, kids.🤣🤣

[@piva1358]

So, " because I have children, you must let me live in your house without paying rent" , not even parents agree with that.

[@Jerrod-n1i]

Then they just go on to victimize someone else, and once again go "muh kidz" to just keep getting out of trouble. Yeah, its frustrating. Tons of drunks get off easy after getting pulled over because they cry "muh kidz", deadbeat dads try using the same excuse to varying degrees of effect - even though they don't do a damn thing for kids. Just having impregnated another woman can be enough for a judge to lighten or dismiss a sentence.

[@greathornedowl3644]

🤷‍♂They're out to be a law, miss one month's rent - make it up as soon as possible. Miss the second month's rent - you are on the clock. Miss the third month's rent and you have one week to vacate. Note, your possessions (vehicles) should be seized and sold to make up missed rent

[@Katrina-qs2rl]

You can't fix stupid. The landlord is too dumb and lazy to be in the business.

[@stanhankins3175]

I think it should be illegal to just move in a place and not pay. But that’s just me.

[@adrianwsmith]

"Theft by deception?" Someone just needs to be the first to find a DA that would go after theft by deception. I am a mortgage underwriter. If a person skips payments, starting with the first one, technically theft by deception can be pursued.

[@ericew]

Court granted 4 months because "they were not living there" and then 2 weeks because they actually were living there?!

[@bordereau1]

Right?

[@abby7038]

Seriously - if nothing else the judgement for the remaining time she denied should have been awarded.

[@poodlegirl55]

They had so many conflicting stories even the judge got confused. The lawyer should have spoken up again and demanded six months rent.

[@ericew]

@@poodlegirl55 While I agree 100% they were happy to get the writ since this will be over when the sheriff arrives.

[@adrianwsmith]

HA!!!!

[@Bauks]

I stopped paying rent at a place once. For a few months, sewage backed up into our house because they didn't deal with the septic system. I lost it and stopped paying. The difference was that it was a mobile home. I owned the house, so they were damaging my property. Not only did I not have to pay the rent, but they ended up paying me 5k for damages...

[@Prouderlib]

The landlord is maddening. “Um I think”, “I’m not sure” “um I think”, “I believe” 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@gingerblue2265]

I agree with you. Couldnt utter out one cohesive sentence. The landlord made headache of the situation first. How do they rent a place to someone without doing a background check of potential tenants, no deposit and not drawing up a written leasing contract!!! I dont feel sorry for the landlord one bit. I feel bad for that mom, who is now homeless.

[@heftyelf]

​@@gingerblue2265 You had me right up until the last sentence. I was a single mum with no parents or other family to rely on and I paid my damn rent. She CHOSE not to pay rent for six months. She made herself homeless.

[@sweettalkermwah]

OMG! This irked me so much$

[@johncherish7610]

@@gingerblue2265 That said it is not uncommon to rent without a lease week to week or month to month. In this case rent wasn't paid and there is probable evidence that a notice was posted to vacate, The woman even stated she saw the notice and left the house. Simply put you can't stay in a place as a squatter if you didn't pay the agreed rent. In this life there are things you must do Like PAY THE RENT. Didn't have to be homeless also if the rent was paid.

[@Trudigen]

These are parents who supposedly care about their children? Great examples! The Father must do this all the time he seems to know the system very well. I like this Judge she asks the right questions all the time!

[@gingerblue2265]

The judge should of let them stay just to New Years, so at least the kids have a roof over their head during the holiday season.

[@peppercordero7466]

Merry Christmas!! Thx for taking time out of your holiday to think about us court nerds!!!

[@courtnerds]

@@peppercordero7466 Merry Christmas 🎄!!!

[@tazmaniachill]

Christmas night here, nothing to do but I have worked out I will never be a landlord.. ever.. now pass me the jack daniels… merry Christmas everyone.😊

[@RobertArmstrong-dc3sj]

Judge move them into your house

[@glenmoss02]

It's maddening to see such a sense of cocky entitlement from bums that take advantage of people. They have zero defense, are irresponsible, and have the gall to counter-sue the poor landlord. It should be criminal!

[@Queenofthegingers]

As a landlord, I'm SO grateful for all of my tenants, they're incredible. Rent is always early, my properties are well taken care of and respected by them, they're the best. It makes me happy to drop everything if something breaks or needs replacing, they respect me, I'll respect and take care of them!

[@mika72.-Bois]

You are a good landlord. You have done due diligence to ensure who you rent your property will be & are good tenants. Win ◇ Win

[@maxinejamieson8126]

So the landlord is expected to let them live there longer rent free because they have children? If the judges feel so sorry for them let them pay the rent to keep them there. The landlords are way out of pocket already.

[@Katrina-qs2rl]

Have a kid. Get a check. Have 3 kids, get 3 checks. The system needs to stop incentivizing people for scamming the system on the grounds of having kids. What's that got to do with the price of grapes?

[@darcyskittens8591]

Exactly! Not to mention that the place is uninhabitable. The judge should have arranged to get them into a shelter, not demand the landlords deal with the burden.

[@gingerblue2265]

I dont feel bad for the landlords at all. How do they rent a place to someone without doing a background check, get no deposit and not drawing up a written leasing contract before handing over the keys!!!

[@maxinejamieson8126]

They have no right to live in a house rent free regardless of circumstances. I’m not sure where they get off thinking that’s ok and an appropriate way to raise kids.

[@robbiwalker2106]

So true- i would bet that if it was her property she'd have a different decision.

[@PsykoDestroyer]

Judge got it wrong and should have corrected the rent number at the end when she found out he was still there. She went with 4 months, apparently because the left in September. Only to find out he is still there! Kind of infuriating actually.

[@sixxygrrl]

This! That, and they lied the whole time about not living there anymore. The mother crying about staying in a hotel and "being pretty much homeless" and whining about her kids, but come to find out, dad is STILL there. Judge buying into the boo-hoo tears over the kids and Christmas, when it was THE PARENT'S FAULT it ended up like that at all!!! I cannot believe Judge pushed to let them stay a further 2 weeks after finding out that he was still there and had been lying about it. 😡. Glad I am not the only one infuriated over it.

[@kennedystarr8094]

Yep! Very shitty…

[@286seo]

Yeh, I think the lawyer did a massive disservice to his client by not piping up at the end after they admitted to still residing at the property in order to demand that the rent owed should, in fact, be extended from the 4 months previously stated to 6 months since they were clearly still living there. That was on him and it's unfortunate that it wasn't corrected.

[@johncompton88]

I bet that her friend that kicked her out got $0 rent also.

[@glenmoss02]

I bet you're 100% correct. 😅

[@jasonbowman709]

What must it be like to steal from landlords and be serial squatters.

[@gingerblue2265]

I just wish i found this landlord first and was one of their tenants. An absolute dream..... only $600 a month with no written terms, no request for security deposit, no background check and no questions ask. Sign me up!

[@Bsn2004]

As soon as the judge mentioned children involved around Christmas, I saw the guilt trip coming a mile away. If it were my house, I would’ve asked the judge if the children should be with DFACS or CPS (depending on where you live) since the parent can’t provide a stable environment for them!

[@rreiter]

The gall. Squatting in a hovel where you are not wanted while complaining it isn't habitable as the owner tries to get you to un-inhabit.

[@Rebornation0712]

It is crazy that they are trying to say that he is wrong for asking the electric company to cut off the power when it is in the landlords name and the tenants are paying nothing. You cannot keep the power in someone else’s name and pay nothing and expect to have power! It’s totally ridiculous! The tenants left the utilities in the landlord’s name, paid nothing and expected to have utilities! They are beyond entitled. It is not the landlords responsibility to provide a roof or utilities for the tenants children! That is the parents responsibility! They chose to have children they couldn’t afford and couldn’t support! That is their fault not the landlords. This is the problem with this generation! They have no accountability or integrity. Grow up and handle your business!

[@Mandy7D7]

Mom spoke as if she's homeless and the kids are homeless. Turns out HE is still there, the kids are still there, you can not tell me she's not still there too. People like this are so disgusting and why good renters end up screwed if they don't have first, last, plus massive deposit, plus pay for credit checks, prepaid renter's insurance, no pets, heaven forbid you make a noise while the guy next door who owns his house keeps you up all night but just grateful to have a roof over your head.

[@kimmerklinger3878]

everyone in this court talks so slow it's like watching paint dry

[@OneBadAssMoMo]

I put it at 1.5 speed lol 😂

[@Nutnboujee]

I speed it up to 1.50 as I am VERY ADHD!!😂😂

[@cindiraethayn4809]

Claimed they moved out in Sept, but yet he is still there with the kids. Should be 6 months of rent, not 4!

[@johncherish7610]

Yes, the judge should have amended that, when it was revealed he was still there with the kids

[@Fimbulvinter19]

The property isn't inhabitable but I refuse to leave. No, you want free board. If there was really an issue of habitability of the dwelling as was claimed, you'd leave. If the furnace can't keep up with the minimum temperatures as mandated by law, that's your sign that you need to leave

[@lorrainemacgillivray4722]

All these people are so unprepared, did they not know they were coming to court today

[@randomexeter3627]

A lot of people rely on the idea that it's too costly or not worth someone else's time to go to court, thinking that if they can just run out the clock that's all that matters.

[@joeoranza7536]

It"s a stalling tactic. They are just trying to buy time. Sadly a lot of judges fall for their sob stories (like this judge). Most of these deadbeats know eviction law better than a lawyer.

[@gingerblue2265]

Didn't surprise me. Afterall, the land lord didnt have the foresight to get a written leasing contract outlining the terms, nor got a security deposit or did a background check. As for the tenants, how can one not afford $600 a month?!! That is nothing. I pay that amound just in HOA fees where I live.

[@SherryYT-ot2tu]

The fact these Grifters felt they had the right to complain about needed repairs or anything else, blows my mind! These Swindlers had no right to ever inhabit that property. Those poor property owners! They tried to be sympathetic and understanding and only became more victimized. Squatters deserve prison time!

[@mommadirt3557]

My heart breaks for the children. These parents need to do better. CPS or someone needs to make sure the children are properly cared for

[@jackieraulerson2005]

These squatters are teaching the kids to steal

[@gingerblue2265]

The judge should at least let them stay until after New Years, so the kids have a roof over their heads for the holiday season.

[@kennedystarr8094]

@@gingerblue2265not their responsibility. The mother should have done better.

[@chadsimmons6347]

$600.00 a month? That's half of what people pay for an entire house & they paid nothing? GET-OUT!! (hello-cute-Judge)

[@noneofyobiznizz9516]

So she states that her and Brad have no significant relationship, except for the fact that they have children together. Isn't that just the perfect statement to encapsulate this generation and their idea of having and raising children.

[@BeverlyWalton-w2v]

Now you and I know that if they’re living together, they’re probably sleeping together so why bring that up in the first place??!!

[@PittsburghSix]

Society has taught them this is acceptable, this is how they have got away with this for so long.

[@BustedByAk9]

True that!!

[@Pittsburgh_911]

Yes society has taught some of us this. Now it has caught up to some of us and we some do not want to own up to this. Very real statement there.

[@Tammohawk1]

If the place was so uninhabitable why move in to begin with? Then he moved out and moved back in! Thinking all the time that he could live there for free. For only $600 a month. I wish.

[@melodiecason2799]

Exactly 👏🏼 Thank you!

[@Rebornation0712]

I been staying all over the place because people are tired of my lazy ass mooching off them. I don’t know what to do! I am running out of places to stay for free! Your honor I need you to let me stay here for nothing! I am entitled to it!

[@patron2022]

This jerk is swinging in the witness stand chair arrogantly testifying the regular squatter claims which are “I was holding rent bc of all the needed repairs!” I believe he moved into the home because of what it looked like inside so he can use it against the landlord so he can live rent free!! He’s a Professional scammer!!

[@poodlegirl55]

He keeps saying cure or vacate. This does not apply here as the man never had a lease and neither did she. They had no lease and only needed five days notice to vacate."Cure or quit is a notice given to tenants to stop violating a clause of their lease agreement. Either state statute or the lease agreement will determine how long the tenant has to respond to or stop the prohibited activity. If the tenant refuses to stop, the landlord will file to evict the tenant." He already filed to evict them.

[@willemoranje]

The owner of the property is very badly prepared for this courthearing

[@lostineggsaisle]

Why is it that everybody who is being evicted wants to fight it because the place is in horrible condition? They haven't wanted to pay rent for months because of the condition, but now they don't want to leave even though it's in bad condition. It makes no sense. These people will use every sort of legal loophole they can find and it's horrible.

[@Rebornation0712]

The utilities and whether they’re on and off, has nothing to do with the five day notice if you want power in your apartment, put it in your name it’s not that difficult

[@charlestumlinson5779]

Any renter knows about Escro. There deadbeats. My water was off for 5 days Code compliance says it is only a violation after 7 days. I have been in my apartment for 14 years, and my rent is the first thing I pay and I am on a very fixed income.

[@gingerblue2265]

Rental and tenancy laws can vary from state to state. It's possible they previously lived in a different jurisdiction and is new to the area after moving in.

[@AuntieKim]

A lot of balls have been dropped everywhere from both sides. Not everyone is meant to be a landlord, and not everyone is meant to be a tenant.

[@Katrina-qs2rl]

Well put.

[@gingerblue2265]

If not everyone is meant to be a tenant, does that mean they are meant to be a home owner or landlord??

[@l.s.squirrel4226]

With all of the money they saved on rent and utilities, they could have easily bought a new faucet, some insulation, and new flooring and asked for an offset on what they owe.

[@cherylsabol387]

I always find it amazing that people will claim all kinds of things wrong and yet they won’t move.

[@WgB5]

When she talked it was all dubious. But her property manager seemed to know what he was talking about. When the defendant talked he was citing all kinds of legal mumbo jumbo, but for some reason he didn't know any of the laws that he was violating?

[@huma474]

He's a professional parasite and makes every effort to try and trip up the landlords to continue his scams.

[@patron2022]

Something tells me we’re going to be seeing a lot more of this guy in future evictions in 2025!!

[@kittyluca7789]

Why are they asking any other question than, what's your rent and have you paid it? If the answer is no then they are out. If the place was inhabitable before moving in, why accept to live there. Court should've ended as soon as the judge got the answer to those questions

[@atomiczipper5337]

NOT a fan of Lady Judge. If she is so worried about their kids why isn't SHE inviting them to stay at HER house?....They can run up JUDGES electric bill and everyone will be happy. . 🤑🤑😝😝

[@adrianwsmith]

The bathroom sink issue was most likely already there when he moved in.

[@gingerblue2265]

The landlord would still be responsible to bring it up to code and make the place in working order, even after the moved in.

[@Raccoon_Mama.]

I would NEVER rent property out. This happens SO often.

[@heehaw8401]

My mom owns a rental. The lady has lived there 20+ years.

[@gingerblue2265]

I've been renting properties for years and never had an issue (knock on wood). As andlords, we just need to set rules like always doing a background check, credit score verifiction, ask for references, obtain a security deposit and draw up a written leasing contract outlining the terms.

[@Suzi.68]

The sheer audacity blows my mind..... 🤯 BUMS

[@gingerblue2265]

The issue is also with the landlords. How do they rent a place to someone without doing a background check of potential tenants, no deposit and not drawing up a written leasing contract!!! I dont feel sorry for the landlord one bit.

[@mikekelp2310]

To hell with the kids !!

[@michelehicks3454]

These people are unbelievable, if it's not livable MOVE

[@Steve-pk9ok]

"The magic goes poof and then I get to see it". I think I'm in love.

[@barbw4783]

These people should be charged with elder abuse too. Taking advantage of them and trying to play victim. Hate these losers that float around living off other people.

[@RoxyLynne]

The judge is such a liberal. “They said they were out”. Yea, no, they are not. Oh, the poor children! This situation is 100% the loser parents fault. Good luck finding any place to live for $600 a month!

[@mariefremlin7536]

These 2 squatters are terrible. Squatters should have no rights. That rent should be amended since he admitted he was still living there which is the only reason the previous eviction was dismissed against him. He pretended to be in and out like a teetertotter to try to prevent the eviction from happening.

[@timgargac2766]

I never got a 5 day notice but they shut off the electricity after 4 days. 🤦‍♂️

[@bundesautobahn7]

Squatters rights need to be outlawed.

[@Suzi64grad]

Judge as hard as it is the landlord has a right for immediate takeover….it is sad but brought on by parents!

[@midnightrainbow76]

Thank you for posting today!

[@courtnerds]

@@midnightrainbow76 Merry Christmas 🎄!!!

[@courtnerds]

@@midnightrainbow76 You are so welcome!!!

[@mrpierre3355]

Bad situation. However, I feel the judge did not force the issue, she requested for the sake of the children. I like this judge. She seems to be a straight shooter and is not scared to call BS when she hears it.

[@andrewwallenstein9575]

Funny that they only got 4 months rent when at the end they admit they are still occupying it so it was 6 months

[@joycemaine1728]

Complaining about a place that you didn’t pay rent for

[@lindat3607]

I'm so tired of scammers, they make things so hard for honest tenants. This dipstick knows all the laws, bet he's done this all his life.

[@einyv]

BS she never asked about the rent amount.

[@gingerblue2265]

There is no written contract, so technically the rent amount can change to anything after the second month.

[@einyv]

@gingerblue2265 and still wouldn't change the fact in a normal renting situation the person who was told there was a rent increase would say to the other renter,"can you believe this garbage our landlord raised the rent?". Again BS she didn't know what the rent amount was.

[@Steve-pk9ok]

It's funny when people who aren't lawyers try to be lawyers.

[@gingerblue2265]

I am one of thoee people.... I watch alot of episodes of Matlock and Law and Order. 😄

[@Steve-pk9ok]

@@gingerblue2265 I get my training from judge Judy. 😊

[@GracietheFrenchie]

What low life 🤡 s trying to rip off elderly generosity

[@jamescardamone3468]

This is why people won't rent stuff because of leeches like these people never paid one dollar disgusting

[@Hope8x28]

The judge is totally wrong. They should have been evicted. She seemed to have an attitude too.

[@Trudigen]

These are parents who supposedly care about their children? Great examples! The Father must do this all the time he seems to know the system very

[@tod3msn]

A landlord is not in the business of giving rent free lodgings or else they will go broke.

[@Gizmo2024]

I wouldn't have given them 2 minutes more...Judge cares not about landlord...why not make them pay for 6 months since he is still living there. Bad attorney

[@gingerblue2265]

Unfortunately the matter being litigated that day in court is the right of eviction and landlord repossession of the property. The judge cannot address rent or make the tenants pay, unless the landlords file that specific issue for the court to address.

[@Enoughalready20237]

The shame alone I would feel for not paying rent is insane. I would feel so stressed out, I would leave out of doing what is right and live in my car! These scammers should be considered THIEVES. When the dollar amount goes over a certain amount it should be a felony!!

[@heliumhubcryptocollective9337]

Squater laws need to change to end this garbage...and at the same time lessons learned...dont let your buddy rent out your property to dirt bags...always get a lease, first and lasts and a sec deposit...always make a video of u showing the place to the client and make a list of all issues ..both when u rent, move in and move out..by both parties....always CYA..always put it in writing and send both email and texts stating the ntoice sent a copy of the notice and date sent...CYA. trust and old man who has learned a few lessons

[@DellaCloud-g7z]

They want to live there and now the legal process is happening and he wants to talk about how bad the house is. Low life squatters!

[@Rebornation0712]

Why did he only have to pay four months of rent when he still living there? The judge said that before she realized he was still there when she thought he moved out in September. He didn’t move out in September and should have to pay October November and December. It’s bullshit. Also it’s not the landlords responsibility to provide housing for the kids through Christmas. That’s the parents responsibility.

[@chelseamae7191]

Merry Christmas, everyone!🎅🤶🌲🎁

[@courtnerds]

@@chelseamae7191 Merry Christmas 🎄🎁!!

[@tazmaniachill]

Christmas night and nothing much to do, one thing I have learned is never ever ever be a landlord… merry Xmas to all.

[@courtnerds]

@@tazmaniachill Merry Christmas!!

[@maryp3212]

As a landlord, this one is driving me crazy! I have everything, I mean EVERYTHING written down and dated with times and names. Leases are signed and each section is initialized to prove it was read. Both parties get original signed papers, no copies. I would never have to say: ‘I think’, ‘I believe’ or the dreaded ‘ I don’t know’. I have receipts for every payment and the tenant gets one EVERY month, for both our sakes. No receipt, no money was transferred. Utilities must be in the tenant’s name so they are solely responsible for payments and how much they use. It is a business and needs to be run as such.

[@marcuswilliams7608]

Why do people who are not the smartest always try to be the smartest in the room?

[@TuckaBuck89]

Notes to Landlords: Always have written docs, amendments, notices, etc signed and dated, and if no renter or lessee signs always have copies showing the date the notice was served. A small thing, but "oh, I don't recall exactly" just is not good enough. Saves a lot of trouble later.

[@lorrainemacgillivray4722]

Man these people have so little information about the events ! , they barely remember anything

[@FollowingfromafarBooth-jz4jq]

Intentional. Can’t be held accountable if they can’t remember ( in their minds.)

[@sherireedy329]

God I love finding new court channels ❤ Merry freaking Christmas to me and all of you court junkies ❤🎄

[@marcuswilliams7608]

I’m so nervous, lol you should be, you owe 3600.00 dollars. Pay your rent, or get out

[@stephaniehowe0973]

You aren't a tenant if you never ever paid.

[@tanjajohnson4659]

Shame on that judge for shaming the landlord into allowing the squatters through Christmas. All she said was "They stole your property, and you need to let them steal more. You can bet your last dime that they won't pay a penny of the judgement.

[@TheBarnel]

if you didnt like the condition of the pty, why move in, discusting grifters, PAY YOUR WAY

[@makingmusiconline2309]

I think the zooming in on the defence and prosecution tables is BRILLIANT. Thank you and well done.

[@grumpy_TDB]

"No significant relationship except that we have children together" ... unbelievable lol

[@MundMoriginal]

I love how it's always so obvious that they never intended to pay rent. They use the smallest issue as a reason, but just ask them if they still have the money, and the answer would be no.

[@jillgott6567]

They probably don't work but if they did they would have saved quite a bit of money. Squatters have too nice treatment by law enforcement and courts. They need to be dragged out immediately because this is not not fair to home owners.

[@chasetonga]

Not paying for a house you are using is like eating food in a grocery store you haven’t paid for.