Not Finishing Up

[@sarabpreetkaur3360]

Defendent looks like an artist that does big art installation pieces that make no sense to any one but wins awards.

[@dawnmarie55]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peterknighton2757]

Defendant looks like he knows where a lot of missing children are 🤣

[@fredzzkid]

LMAO Nailed it

[@versatileduplicity9313]

If it makes no sense to anyone, then how does he win rewards you dummy

[@versatileduplicity9313]

@@peterknighton2757 like your father does 😂

[@laniinlove9171]

If you show up on the people's court WITH NO PAPERWORK? You're gonna lose.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Exactly!

[@vivianhamilton616]

yup! it never ends well for them.

[@mwendia]

Any court, not just people's court.

[@laniinlove9171]

@@mwendia For real. Like, don't they know how bad that looks? Makes you look like a scrub.

[@pubg_god5939]

I have seen this comment made on a bunch of the videos so I will relay it here. Even though it is a legal/binding judgment I think a lot of people don't see it as real court and they just see it as TV so they don't take it seriously. Especially when you as a defendant know that the show is going to pay whatever you owe to the plaintiff and you're gonna get money on top of that just for appearing.

[@sdays59]

NEVER pay somebody all that money upfront. NEVER. She even overpaid him which is why he put her off...He didn’t need the balance!

[@annerose9219]

I agree! When I was young, I paid a contractor to do some work for us. I paid him up front. He did half of the work and then he claimed bankruptcy. I learned my lesson!

[@kenyettaready]

@@annerose9219 lol are yall spying on me? I paid my uncle. MY UNCLE fully to do the job. He did 3/4ths the job and then ghosted me. My own flesh and blood. I mean dam.

[@annerose9219]

I hate to say that you can’t trust anybody. But you almost have to have that attitude these days.

[@stephaniehowe0973]

@@kenyettaready 💙

[@andrewchin2626]

She should have paid 50% or 30% only to get the work started, and the rest proportionally according to the progress.

[@davidt5200]

She paid 16 Grand and then another thousand on top of that so $17,000 for $8,000 worth of work. This woman got robbed

[@deshanaewilliams2464]

This is why you have to do your research

[@Honeyhollywood115]

Yeah exactly, I’m not the best at math 🧮.The judgement made no sense to me I thought she was entitled to much more .

[@versatileduplicity9313]

Welcome to the real world 😂😂

[@versatileduplicity9313]

@@Honeyhollywood115 nope

[@FableCountry]

$16k+ for THAT? And he still didn't complete his work and stiffed the plaintiff until she resorted to a court case? AND he's not licensed or bonded?? He didn't even try with any evidence or paperwork and got THAT much money? ...I think I'm in the wrong business

[@dianeeppley1322]

I totally agree. Why be licensed and bonded. Absolutely rediculous

[@diontatyrese2337]

Factsss

[@labodorlover]

How do people not know, you NEVER pay in full to anyone especially a contractor. What is their incentive to finish the job.🤔🤷🏾‍♀️

[@chuck9380]

Never pay prostitutes upfront either

[@sashachitownvillegas6850]

so true👍

[@The_Real_Mier]

I agree that you should never pay in full upfront of a job. It really is a shame that it has to be that way, because you SHOULD be able to rely on this: The incentive to finish a job should be the knowledge that they WERE indeed PAID for the work, you know: INTEGRITY…

[@ms.scribb9842]

@@sashachitownvillegas6850 p

[@modelchictoya]

There goes our boy with the facial expressions!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@zubileegluckgluck]

He should be the star of every commercial for the show.

[@ShugaAnnSpyce]

He is aggravating lol

[@adriennef4637]

RIGHT?!😂😂😂

[@anh0342]

🤔😕😐🤨😒👀 lol

[@sweetbamafn]

Thought he looked familiar🤣💀🤣

[@14kchang]

Be sure to check your contractor's resume to make sure they're qualified for the job. If you cut too many corners, you reap what you sow.

[@benjie128]

In other words, the cheap comes out expensive.

[@dianeeppley1322]

Amen to that!!!!!!!

[@ChristineJonah88]

She was a fool for giving him that much up front.

[@kyladolla]

judge milian gives me the strength i need to not tolerate bs everyday 😂 i watch this daily

[@pinkpopsubliminals]

Facts. She really does.

[@Psycadelick24]

Absolutely! I used to watch JJ but she’s better because she actually lets them talk!

[@shannonelizabeth9499]

Same!! She’s my inspiration lol

[@angela-yf5pq]

Jesus is my strength

[@melosidhe779]

Pay in thirds for work like this. 1/3rd up front so they can buy the materials. 1/3rd when the work starts so they can pay for the labor. The rest once you are HAPPY with the job that was done.

[@kristine6829]

That’s great advice!

[@niyablake]

@@kristine6829 There was an episode of people's court where the guy paid 98% before it was done. The contractor wanted the other 25. When he refused he the contractor wrecked the place

[@Fluffyy808]

The dude behind the plaintiff need to calm his eyeballs down

[@dancerette1696]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DailyDose926]

👀

[@trinidadianfruit]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@heatherrichardson1414]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭🤣😭🤣🤣

[@SaturnaliaJones]

👀👀👀👀😂😂😂😂

[@keishakei7872]

Addicted to The People's Court!!

[@charmanned]

And Judge Judy!

[@ANGELSURS]

And drugs

[@keishakei7872]

@@ANGELSURS negative!!

[@keishakei7872]

@@charmanned and Divorce Court

[@ANGELSURS]

@@keishakei7872 😓

[@adrianprince7266]

These home renovation/construction cases are near and dear to me because having a home, apartment or dwelling that you own to have work done can be a tricky process and situation. One has to really do their due diligence to make sure you find the right people or it can be a disastrous situation not to mention expensive as well to fix the problem.

[@Marthitaandsunflowers]

I know to women who lost their money. Paid 1/2 down, and excuse on not returning.

[@Lanie-sl9ne]

A good thing to me is that the judge specializes in home renovations. Her family is construction workers, her father, and other family members, so she grew up knowing the ends and out, and that would entitle hard to be certified in that area. Her judgment was right on to me a specially when she used what the paid lawyer had scrutinized as far as out of pocket money and what was doing it was all fair. The problem is as the lady was "left holding the bag." He might not have bailed had she not given all that money upfront. You have to string them along because they're going to line you ahead.

[@lilme2me]

@@Lanie-sl9ne Yeah, you can tell Judge Milian knows her stuff. I'm always impressed by her breadth of knowledge on a number of issues.

[@naowright9308]

When my husband has a job like this he takes pictures of the checks to keep a record of them when they are written.

[@melli2413]

That lawyer’s letter hurt her case

[@EddieSpaghetti07]

And on top of that she had to pay that attorney for his services.

[@tarasmith2495]

My husband is a painter. He's constantly having to do repairs like this after the contractor.

[@ReardonBoyz]

I swear she always ask the SIMPLEST questions. Some of them literally be YES or NO. and they always try to start explaining things and saying things that does not matter or answer the questions lol

[@santanachannel1861]

Just like my kids!

[@thecheshirecat299]

How is it so bad when your lawyer sent that letter for that amount ..

[@theresadimaggio7241]

Wonder if he had a license , cause it's strange when she stated that when the plantiff said she would call the police,. He got all upset and refused to come back to finish. Very odd.

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

I suspect he's not in the US legally.

[@mabit]

The womans true colours slid out near the end. How many months of her attitude did he put up with before he told her to f**k off. Hence the defendant was happy to be rid of her.

[@teeshadixon2232]

Doug is sooo hilarious!!! 😂😂

[@sallymenezes]

The defendant may have not brought paperwork, but he didn't need to, his work was impeccable, she never said a word against his work. Plus, she had all the evidence required. She panicked because he started stalling and she had paid him most of the money.

[@Adniram.]

ive always heard the cheap comes out expensive

[@JloveLamar]

This was the opposite

[@Tangaroa775]

She has a very obedient husband 😂😂

[@tantank490]

Where's his copy of the contract? Pictures of his work. Bro you definitely weren't ready for court

[@Linda-q3u8q]

He reminds me of one of the bad guys in Die Hard.

[@everything.custom]

The judge always asks questions then interrupts them so annoying

[@diontatyrese2337]

How is the plaintiff, upset at her own evidence 😂😂😂

[@irideaunicorn1620]

That shouldn't even amount to $10,000. How on earth did he calculate that.

[@palopinto4065]

Boy, you never know what kind of mood the Judge will be in. I could tell when she came in and approached the bench she was in a foul mood. She can be unnecessarily insulting.

[@DailyDose926]

If you dealt with bafoons all day then you'd be moody as well

[@lilo4399]

She's in a mood today, for real! I might have to shut it down. I really like her and people are always commenting about her attitude but I accepted it because she's the judge and this is her show. But today, she's just rude and nasty and I am not entertained by mean people. Like I said, I like her for being harsh sometimes, in the interest of fairness. But to just be a total b word? I'll watch until the end but I think it's time for unsubscribing.

[@derinaries]

@@lilo4399 Apparently she is taking care of her 90 yr old parents. She is stressed out I guess. I noticed her hatred too lately. She needs to regulate her emotions or step down from the program. Only Judge Judy can get away with being so caustic.

[@JloveLamar]

@Tina W Why can Judge Judy get away with it and Judge Milian cannot?

[@laniinlove9171]

Harvey's outside opinion segment is such a waste of time. I can't stand it.

[@crystalshaw8744]

Join the club

[@sophieroman5154]

This 🗣🗣🗣!! I can’t stand it either

[@georgechilidis8446]

I agree with you all. Makes the court room look it’s filmed inside a garage

[@empresskrissy1527]

I agree. I FFWD through it.

[@christinefaulk6531]

I totally agree with you! I fast forward every time I see Harvey's face pop up.

[@positivelastaction3957]

Defendant is one of the Sprockets dancers

[@Marisol9111-w3p]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JayJay-oo1qi]

The man that gives advanced level shade in the post interviews should get his own show.

[@millissentflemmings2216]

I’d watch it 😂

[@pbee73]

That is what contractors do when they get more than they should. They lose the incentive to keep coming. A lawyer once told me to always make them work hard for their money! For e.g. if the contract says "after plumbing complete pay $15000" and the plumbing is only 90% finished then withhold 10% of the payment.

[@katricelathan3313]

JM was posing me off with the questions: did you do anything to the floors and what did you do? The defendant said multiple times he fixed what the floor people messed up but he only completed 85% of the work. She didn’t like his response which was an answer to her SUPPOSEDLY SIMPLE QUESTION 🤦‍♀️

[@S.K.Smith-Green]

Maybe don’t be a sucker and pay before the work gets done. No one to blame but yourself.

[@olderandwiser5916]

Did he think he's going to WHEEL OF FORTUNE??? he came empty-handed, unprepared and for that he left empty-handed. Play stupid games --Win stupid prizes......JJ is a tough game show host. Hahahaahaahahaaahaaa Heeeheeheeheeeharhar Oh, sorry I got carried away 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💰💰💶💷💴💵💸💸💸

[@bradfordloyd7623]

I'm pretty sure that guy was in the movie Die Hard🤣🤣

[@thegentlemansmith5411]

I'd sue the defendant over them tight ass pants 😄

[@dklouisjean]

13:29 “ah ah ah” had me WEAK 🤣🤣🤣

[@mycarpounds]

Is that " Caulk " on the wall ?? And I choked on my cold snack. lmao

[@Teganandthejays]

Is this mikes house of caulk..i have a crack that needs to be filled

[@mycarpounds]

@@Teganandthejays Funny Ive never thought of making a sign... But now im on it !!

[@mycarpounds]

@@Teganandthejays And it is a Mikes house oddly.

[@Shaikhofilm]

Plaintiff is very lucky and fortunate she didn’t lose much more. In comparison to other contractors, who would have really taken advantage of her, this contractor did a good job. She will realize that after hiring other contractors, and see how they work, then she will really regret losing the defendant. For most contractors, once you pay them, the money is gone. Even if you go to court and get a judgement, how are you going to collect? If you do find a good worker, be sure to be extra nice to him. They are very sensitive, and will quit in a heartbeat .

[@Jsmall910]

The paint on the closet was a mess there was paint all in the wooden floor.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

The defendant is giving me Christopher Walken vibes.

[@renysimone3312]

Omg, YES! 😅

[@foreverever9001]

Her husband didn’t say a word lol I want my husband to handle business but that’s just me

[@fairymermaid9013]

Sameeeee!!

[@glenncurley680]

I'm glad my Dad taught me to be handy!

[@Ohpeaches87]

I hate people who bully others with lawyers

[@rattatoolie7253]

I thought this woman said “my apartment” 🤔 why would you have a 16k contract for doing some work on something that you don’t even own ? If it was a condo, then yeah I can understand that, but she said apartment? I’m lost

[@mythiac696]

Owners use that word interchangeably. Sounds like she owned it. Condominium actually refers to the entire building by definition.

[@rattatoolie7253]

@@mythiac696 true. I was just referring to her unit though but yeah I see what you mean

[@rattatoolie7253]

@L Cam true

[@mikesteele05]

Some apartment buildings in NYC are mixed with rental units and owned units. The owner or management company will rent some units out and sell others. She likely owns her apartment unit.

[@Marthitaandsunflowers]

Sounds like an investment on her part. I do know a few people who own apartments and use it as rental income.

[@mcicalese58]

All this work for an APARTMENT? Are you nuts? You don't own it.

[@jamesneal3828]

An Apartment is synonymous with a Condo in some parts of the country like New York. I am sure she owned it spending 16K on it

[@emilyvaughan4955]

When will these people stop paying everything up front?! Any reputable business will only charge you materials upfront then labour by the day or all of the labour together at the end of the renovation!

[@trekgirl65]

and usually have to have permission to do anything to an apartment.

[@jjyemg2397]

These litigants must be from NY. I contracted in the NJ/NY area for years and it brings back memories.

[@kimberlyadorno280]

PSA: Pay in increments of 3rds! If anyone requires more than that to begin the job, choose someone else. A third upfront, a 3rd half way through, last 3rd upon completion!

[@GMAMEC]

Plus, purchase your own materials or ask for receipts. Many small contractors or handyman will need money for supplies. They also purchase salvaged materials that may be inferior.

[@jamesbryant9514]

She paid wayyyyyy too much

[@slmel7]

For someone who LOVES to brag about being "the daughter and sister of a contractor" she sure does get a lot of this stuff wrong. Plaintiff should've gotten more!

[@shemanator247]

NOTICE THE WITCH'S HUBBY DO NOT MAKE A PEEP

[@GG-PAT]

When you have a contract with someone never pay all the money up front and make sure you get a receipt 🤗🤗🤗🤗 words to live by if you don't want to get screwed 😂

[@msfranklin2650]

THE PLAINTIFF IS PISSED BUT JUDGING FROM THOSE PHOTOS HIS WK AIN'T HITTING ON SHIT IT TRULY LOOKS LIKE SOME DIY WKEND PROJECTS WISH THAT THEY WOULD'VE POSTED THE FINISH PRODUCT BECAUSE THAT WAS ALOT OF $$$$$

[@JesusismyKingNL]

God bless everyone on here🌷🌷🌷

[@bubblegum1948]

I actually like the Defendant. The dude just breezed through the courtroom, was unaffected by things inside court because he had nothing with him, then strolled out of there without a f-ck to give to ANYBOTTY. 👍👍👍

[@Ailenna]

Because the lawsuit was for pennies. He is not getting a lien on his property, he is right not to give 2 FKS. 🤣

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Not a one or two fks given 🤣. He warmed my heart because the woman was Such A Beeep! 🤣😂🤣😂...the defendant just kinda waltzed outta there with his big-ass winter jacket. 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🤣

[@nyaj754]

“Okay that’s not going to happen”

[@elliebellie7816]

Did she think the judge was going to overrule the attorney's letter and give her more money? I've never seen Judge Milan do that ever.

[@highlander666]

I like his accent

[@zubileegluckgluck]

That checkered tie is so fly I'm jealous.

[@AlessandroCalzaStudio]

Some people think a lawsuit is a way to get a discount on what they already paid

[@foreverever9001]

Rich people problems.

[@w.p8960]

Lady is right but terrible at math.

[@Olyanna537]

I can see why he didn’t want to deal with her and decided to just let this case go to court. She seems very unhappy and impossible to work for

[@annward4149]

I've had 4 contractors doing different jobs in the home. Always paid full or they needed to be paid along the way. And yet they never came back for months and when afew of them came back they did a crappie job. A couple was family member, one a preacher, and than someone who came to our church. Which him his family stopped coming. Humm never knew why. So we don't pay up front until the job is completed.

[@Indygrandma56]

When people song and dance they’re not telling the truth. Plus he didn’t come in with nothing

[@paulwarren4775]

That judge can be annoying when she goes on a rampage

[@kj2540]

Doug is the best. It is what it is that’s it hahah

[@scotnick59]

Is the defendant Swedish?

[@denasewell]

The Juge did not take into account that he had installed the doors then she noticed damage to the doors so he then took the doors down why should he not get paid for having to re-install them when the door manufacturer was at fault which Plaintiff admitted. I think the defendant does not have fluent English which hindered him from explaining...as well as understanding the questions from Judge Milian. Often people do this to contractors all the time where they make constant changes that ends up being double the work but they don't want to pay for all the extra work

[@thomasdilworth988]

What a dull defendant...bring proof...dang

[@KrystalButler-gx1vi]

Lol not pissed😂

[@nyaj754]

Why on Gods earth is the guy behind the plaintiff looking like that 😳

[@marymargaretblumhorst5359]

Maybe he has allergies, and his eyes itch.

[@kishagraham86]

😂😂

[@DarkAngelDiva]

You pay in phases.

[@stephonmohammed7337]

for a guy who was 90% completed with the job she shouldn’t hv threatened him with lawyer stuff i’m sure he would’ve finished

[@Mario-ur8ti]

There is a hippy in JM's Court. Just taking a cue from one of James Hadley Chase's titles.

[@darlenec2812]

Just resign the bench. You do not listen to the man and were against him for the beginning.

[@willingiam1647]

@Darlene C. 🧐🤯

[@laurafratoni7931]

Sounds like a homeowner that wants to play general contractor but doesn’t know what she is doing.

[@estherjeudy23]

but he got a point landlord do have to do a walk through with the tenant isn't it

[@chuck9380]

The plaintiff looks like a starving artist lol

[@labodorlover]

Did she own the apartment? Because who pays to have this done for an apartment you don’t own😳

[@stevel.8840]

The plaintiff’s hairstyle should’ve been a red flag. It matches her personality!

[@ae5116]

No, I am phone with contractors you have to pay according to bullet points they’re adding an addition to your house they get 10% one the foundation it says another 10% when the foundation is port another 10% when the walls are put in and they get a they get paid according to projects when the project is complete and approved and signed off by the city that’s how they get paid otherwise the homeowner should get taken advantage of same thing with mechanics and what not because at the end of the day, you don’t know whether you’re dealing with somebody is truly honest and a hard worker somebody just looking to scam you and take it vantage

[@t8rtaught]

Was that a lawyer with the Plaintiff?

[@worlow8985]

Why is she so pissed? People don’t understand that they come to court to be made “whole”…..She got her 16k back. Also why would she show the $800.00 estimate and not just the one for $2000.00

[@BTFranklin]

They really don't understand. They get mad, and they want 1) somebody to pay them for their feelings being hurt and 2) the other person to suffer for making them mad. They aren't really looking to be made whole. What they want a lot of the time is vengeance.

[@manthony777]

This is an apartment she rents or owns? 17,000 dollars? That's a lot of money

[@manthony777]

For a closet

[@andreajohnson8844]

She won enough to complete the job. Am I missing something?

[@roxannalynn6332]

1/2 to start and balance due upon completion!

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

Don’t be so nasty judge!!! Let the defendant answer!!! Honestly!!! 😱

[@destinymiller6122]

She can't have a complete rebuild in a few months?

[@ElsaFriost]

The plaintiffs necklace doesn't go with the earrings or the clothing that she is wearing it looks so ridiculous

[@MegaSlimgoody1]

Why did she have all this work for an apartment? When you own a house, is when you pay for all those things

[@geneviasims7617]

She may own the unit....

[@stephenbanks5952]

I am not from the US. To me the word 'apartment ' is just a generalised term. I didn't know that it is the word for a unit that you do not own.

[@MegaSlimgoody1]

@@geneviasims7617 How do you own an apartment?

[@geneviasims7617]

@@MegaSlimgoody1 In NYC apartments can be rented or purchased by the owner so Ive heard.....Rentals and owners share buildings in NYC and maybe NJ.....

[@MegaSlimgoody1]

@@geneviasims7617 In Cali, that is not an option.

[@jcboy7050]

The guy didnt finish...thats what she said.

[@brentgambrell]

This is the first time I’ve disagreed with one of her rulings. The plaintiff should’ve gotten more in compensation than $1400. Wow!

[@bigtalkpodcastwithrosalyn8825]

Judge recall was wrong!! I rewinded