Renting a Rotten Place

The plaintiff says she and the defendant were friends for 18 years. It pains her to have to sue her longtime friend, but the defendant failed to repay money the plaintiff loaned her. The defendant says she never borrowed any money from the plaintiff, and she insists her friend is just jealous of her because she’s dating. She’s countersuing for money she’s out.
Case #26013
#PeoplesCourt #RealityTV #Court

[@VirgoCali89]

Anytime I borrow money I pay it back at the date and time we agreed, I also add an extra $20 just for the kindness and trust the other person put in me. Don't burn your bridges by not paying debts

[@potmeetkettle]

I LOVE the idea of a 20$ thank you on top. I’ve never had to borrow money, but I’ll remember that in the future

[@marialasallecumqueen4663]

Omg so do I it's the right thing to do NEVER burn the bridges with ppl

[@shelbymcneil9110]

Giiiiiirrrrrllllll, you betta say that!!!!!!

[@mitulu74]

Yup u never knw when u gotta cross back over that bridge!!!

[@dfa3366]

I learned my lesson loaning money. They are grateful for help until it’s time to pay it back. Then they stop talking and feel they are being harassed. They act like you owe them money.

[@jennyhendrickson8477]

My best friend has loaned me here and there and I've paid her back. Just gotta know your real friends from ppl who are just users

[@dfa3366]

@@jennyhendrickson8477 what is here and there ? Like 25 here and 30 here? If that’s the case yeah that’s fine and who cares. But nobody does these 800 or 900 here and there..,or more.

[@UnscrupulousAgitator]

I follow the rule "never loan money I can't afford to just give away". I set the terms of repayment clearly. Then let it go. If they don't repay me I won't ruin the relationship over it, but I also won't lend them money again.

[@juliecranford534]

@@UnscrupulousAgitatorI believe that’s the absolute only way to handle this subject and keep relationships healthy! Thanks for sharing!! Best wishes!

[@wvrjl]

Make sure to get it in writing, ESPECIALLY cash. If it's a cheque / check or an online cash transfer app, put LOAN on the memo line. And THINK about to whom you are loaning the money. What is their credit like? Have you known them to pay ANYONE back??? I loaned my friend money (cash), but I was renting from her, so I knew I could just take it out of my rent, which I did, telling her about it. I took a little out of my rent each month (about $30) until it was paid off (about $170) because I didn't want to wipe her out.

[@sandylane5498]

Her psychic should've warned her that she was gonna get caught in all her lies.

[@pinkbuttercup2023]

😂😂😂

[@tajavillasenor5923]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mayalrobbins2656]

Her psychic is probably a hack

[@melanyguerrero9480]

that part!!

[@KennuhWayne]

I hollered. 😅

[@kayniyreeee]

dude i watch people’s court every single morning getting ready for work. 😂

[@kgrimes842]

He treated her like the side piece she was! No marriage. No living together. She got him every other weekend and when they went out of town together. He dropped her like she was nothing. Can't believe she fell for it. Who tf thinks staying separated 15 years is normal?

[@perfectlyimperfect9129]

And who says what's normal ? My parents have spent the last twenty five years Being separated and still legally married , It happens. But they don't spend any time together and they haven't since they separated.

[@elaine462]

My parents got divorced after 27 years of marriage and each got half of their home. My mother moved out and had a few relationships, my father had a girlfriend he spent weekends with. Fast forward a decade, my mother's boyfriend died, she spent all her time at their home. My father broke up with his girlfriend and my parents were back together for good.

[@ivanessful]

The defendant should not have been surprised. I'm sure her daughter told her it would be the outcome.

[@Knic797]

😂😂

[@marciadaniel781]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@stfuyoutube423]

😂

[@kenishabrown8929]

Ikr 😂😂😂😂

[@MZHTOWNKRAZYSTAR713]

I did not get it because I came to the comments before watching it lol. Now I get it 😂lol

[@bassdmin7436]

The defendant is such a tool. She lied through her teeth. I am glad the plaintiff won.

[@MoonMum82]

Good morning to all my People's Court friends 😊

[@Lysian1061]

Morning to you

[@lupinaocean4326]

Good morning ☕️

[@mrsa2you365]

Good afternoon

[@johnmdaniels27]

Good Afternoon

[@daniellebrint2913]

👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽

[@grind-n-find214]

So, the Psychic didn't warn her about the breakup text?

[@xman4328]

When someone asks to borrow money, I tell them: "I'd rather you be a little mad at me now than me be VERY Mad at you later"....

[@morrisdancer11]

I'm not psychic but even I can tell that this constant lending/borrowing is going to go wrong.

[@k0chana6]

When someone nods while denying something... They're lying.

[@zuritribe4844]

the defendant has a bad script in her head, she has answers before judge finishes the question yasss judge get the tea sis lol

[@PlugJh]

8:44 girl u were 100% a side piece! You and ur 🐱 were used for 13 years lol

[@chuck9380]

If the lady daughter is a psychic why didn’t she warn her of the BS coming in the future?

[@elvickRULES]

So happy to not be dealing with dating. My husband was such a gift. As for the case, the defendant knows what it was come now girl.

[@Poppyseed0990]

They were friends with benefits. After 13 years and you’re not married? Never lived together? He came by every OTHER weekend? Girl please. You’re a booty call. He’s got at least 2 other women he sees!

[@TopherGrant]

She knows and was totally ok with it until she wasn't.

[@Poppyseed0990]

@@TopherGrant I agree!

[@galegibbs5946]

I have another opinion. He was married and WITH his wife (aka:. The weekend lover). They saw each other on weekends. I'll also bet that his wife was a devoted church attendee. This made it very convenient for him to hang out with his mistress, go home and enjoy Sunday dinner with his wife and later return to the girlfriend. The case had several different elements.

[@Poppyseed0990]

@@galegibbs5946 I think the majority of us assume he wasn’t separated from his wife. That’s just a given.

[@galegibbs5946]

Lol

[@sashab5173]

You can see so much pain and sadness in the defendant’s eyes. She’s been with him since she was 37. Gave him some of her best years only for him to dump her through a text. SMH

[@Sook995]

That's what happens when you stay with someone that long and accomplish nothing, plus he was already married

[@sevinsweets5140]

I’m surprised her daughter’s abilities didn’t warn her😊

[@traceyaz125]

Don’t date married men

[@MsSparklesNGlitter]

The argument by the defendant that she has "2 jobs" so she doesn't need to borrow money is BS. You could tell she was lying and I'm glad the plaintiff got her money back that was clearly borrowed.

[@latricebrown7942]

2 jobs and a business 🥴🤦🏿‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@pinkbuttercup2023]

😂😂😂

[@calikat8654]

Never loan money to a friend you wanna keep. 💯

[@aaa-pp]

Defendant used the plaintiff in so many ways. I believe the plaintiff 💯 Pay her.

[@hateisforlosers6116]

SEPARATED IS STILL MARRIED!!!! UNTIL IT SAYS DIVORCED THERE IS STILL A MARRIAGE!! SEPARATED JUST MEANS THEY DONT LIVE TOGETHER... STOP making dating a married man ok...

[@grassfedcharlie]

Yaaaaassssss

[@damnnerves24]

That defendant is a liar and was making it up as she went along… 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@davidwhite3180]

Two jobs and a business owner. Gurl bye😂

[@rafaeltorres2460]

These two ladies are all over the place...this is no friendship.

[@egotistical83]

If they acting like that at 55 my love life doesn't stand a chance 😂😂😂😂

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Lol

[@lcam9241]

That's them. That's just them.

[@caramama1731]

Sounds like they weren't that serious😂

[@Nayahpooh012]

Lol!!

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

This is an incredibly confusing case 😂

[@gongzilla527]

Asf. And really boring too😢

[@mayasilliman1465]

Never ever loan money to a good friend. "I'm ssorry, but I just don't have it for you." Give it as a gift or don't give it at all. Losing a friend over money is a waste of all the times you spent with them.

[@iris-nx1wt]

My grandfather always said if u don't have it to give, then don't loan it.

[@bongoikno4994]

😂😂then u not a good friend it's that simple

[@bongoikno4994]

Money can't break real friends cuz it's only paper smh

[@mayasilliman1465]

@@bongoikno4994 Yes, it can! I know, happened to me. I loaned money often plus a car because my friends were without. It backfired on and THEY got mad at ME!

[@mayasilliman1465]

@@bongoikno4994 Meaning?

[@DJ-vj4vi]

They were never friends like she said their whole relationship was about her brother.

[@tonilee2868]

Never lend someone money that you actually care about and or love just give it as a gift if you can or say you don’t have it Otherwise it will go left real fast don’t do it !!!

[@aiming4peace254]

Don't date an old friend's brother. Don't date a man that's still legally married. Don't call a psychic if you're going to go on national TV. This is too messy, they don't agree on much of anything. I think she should have thrown the case out.

[@highlander666]

People w/o bank accounts are raging red flags

[@corporateraider77]

Or pays for everything in cash!

[@richardreppert6162]

Love this judge She tells you like it is ❤

[@tamekadavis6641]

Never give what you don't have.

[@kayekaye08]

The way the lies flying out of her mouth are crazy

[@kameraview7620]

I thought for sure Doug was going to ask “Did the physic tell you if you were going to win the case?” 😂😭😂

[@noelia4419]

When she mentioned the psychics you know that the defendant is not firing on all cylinders. Anyone who falls for those just can’t be trusted. I’ll never forget a case I heard of a woman who got a job as a psychic to make money to consult with other psychics.

[@bahaissatou9115]

❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jennross6466]

There are a lot of scammers out there who suck you in for money and there are also people who do have strong intuitions, feelings, sensations who are legit Psychics. Truth.

[@Mysticalbeing.xx444]

False maybe she’s not smart thinking that will stand in court but they are definitely real

[@noelia4419]

@@Mysticalbeing.xx444 so if they’re real why can’t their testimony or skills be used in court? Even if a psychic were to have a vision on where a corpse is and reports it they’re going to prison for being involved with the murder, claiming they had a vision isn’t a defense especially if they’re right, which they extremely extremely rarely right. Again, I saw a case of a woman who became a psychic to pay for psychic services but she didn’t think she was psychic, she read a script.

[@Mysticalbeing.xx444]

@@noelia4419 not reading all that our opinions differ

[@JuanitaMichelle]

This is a kinda lifestyle I pray I never have to live. Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. All these personal third party loans with no contractual agreements. Like this is a disaster that’s just been waiting to happen. My head hurts just listening to them talk about his mess.

[@magicworld3242]

NEVER loan family or friends money. I don't care how bad their situation is. It's always gonna end bad.

[@bongoikno4994]

Then why have friends u not a Friend smh

[@mandylynnhoff]

Not always lol

[@magicworld3242]

@@bongoikno4994 , I understand. You're only interested in friends you can freeload off. Got it 👍

[@aaa-pp]

Never, never never!

[@bjohnson1149]

These people are nuts! I don't know where they find these crazies.

[@patrickchubey3127]

" Why did you say you'd pay her back her money " ? " She was bugging me for money " That doesn't make sense, a normal person would say " What money, I don't owe you any money " . The only way it makes sense is if she actually owed her money, the judge saw right through her like a pane of glass. Friendship of 18 years obviously doesn't mean that much to her if she stiffs you on a loan so losing THAT kind of friend is actually a good thing. A real friend won't stiff you on a loan and a better friend would never ask you for a loan.

[@lillianwilliams5510]

I learned the hard way.Keep my money to myself. Don't loan money or let anyone hold my money, it never comes out ok.

[@catherineeckstein2705]

Interesting all the comments are anti the defendant, but no one seems to recall the fact that the plaintiff gave the defendant cash to “hold” for her that she was hiding from the government….

[@knowsnugget3321]

EVERYDAY ANTICS IN THE HOOD

[@dd60622]

She thought he was SEPARATED for all those years????????!

[@leyahruizdeloreto6420]

“Hold my money “. What a ridiculous thing to do.

[@epickup08]

Judge needs to stop talking so much and let the plaintiffs talk.

[@thomgage7083]

This has nothing to do with renting.

[@VashtiPerry]

😂😂😂😂😂 they messed up the title

[@elenamartinez7301]

She really said "we have a psychic at home."

[@kittyfan]

"holding money" Aren't you supposed to be coming into court with Clean hands? NOT trying to defraud someone? Maybe the Plaintiff just wants money.

[@dejonbooker2450]

She was the side chick

[@Anglynn74]

I'm 49 and while our generation isn't into the whole text thing, for me the less human contact the better lolll

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Don't loan money, just give or do nothing.

[@BREEZYM6015]

The people in the audience who said that they wouldn't sue are lying just to look good. Put them in that situation and I bet they'll be singing a different tune. 😂

[@crystalshaw8744]

Psychic? More like psycho.

[@shannontrent9228]

Whole case is sad, we know the defendant lied multiple times. And Doug had to dig in a little more at the end, what a punk! 🤦‍♀

[@rplayer360]

You got your one at home 😂

[@galegibbs5946]

I don't think that either litigant told the complete truth. There were holes in both their testimonies.

[@dd60622]

JM: You got your own at home. 😂🤣

[@DJMookieJukebox]

Judge all up in their business!!! Thought I was watching a juicy Talk Show, not People’s Court .

[@Bebe-og3bc]

The defendant needs to learn, You're supposed to tell the "Truth" in court! The psychic should have told her she was going to lose!

[@bethcarico7549]

The defendant can't look the Judge in the eyes. She looks over to the side every time she answers the judge. The judge flat out caught her in multiple lies. I'm glad she lost the case.

[@landabedford7903]

9:15 “I wanna get my money “ Ik that’s righhhh🤣

[@krytietv1684]

Where money starts, friendship ends.

[@wvrjl]

Exit interview of defendant: "She started it; I guess I'll finish it." What did THAT mean????? Sounds like a threat. Just looking at the defendant, I would NEVER give her my money to hold! She has the look of a small time scammer.

[@wezzman1]

"Drop in the bucket" what an awful and irresponsible way to do business. Every business no matter how little is valuable.

[@aliciagreen7512]

She literally admitted to borrowing the money for the psychic at the end. What a fool.

[@lillianwilliams5510]

why don't you just put your money, somewhere, safe,unless someone has a gun on you.

[@corporateraider77]

Prime example why poor people stay poor. They’re absolutely horrible with finances!

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Oh no.... I'm not still dating her brother. That was a year ago. How long were you dating? 13 years. Omfg I'm dying 🤣

[@thankthelord4536]

I'm glad that i don't need to borrow anything from no one.

[@davidwhite3180]

She has two jobs and she owns her own business. When something doesn’t have the ring of truth it’s usually a lie. When something doesn’t make sense it’s not the truth. The defendant is probably a liar.

[@terryfilkohazi2237]

This case is about an unpaid loan but is titled "Renting a rotten place?"

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes, confusing.

[@Mark_Demaline]

Even the voice of the defendant sounds self righteous.

[@nbryan9172]

That baby shower must have been lit bc she keep saying I even took her to my daughter baby shower lol 😂

[@ladyl8898]

Separated is still married. Don't try to make yourself sound good

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

Wow...that lady sure can lie

[@glenncurley680]

The Defendant should have asked her Psychic Daughter how this court case would go! Is that a normal way to cut your bangs?

[@rickcollier8649]

Hell they could of skipped court just ask her daughter with ability

[@torontogirlgirl5301]

Has her own business but cant fix her car.

[@lancetruong3075]

I'm amazed of the level of pettiness people can become when a relationship/friendship deteriorates (suing for numerous items paid for throughout the course of friendship).

[@itsjaeduh4107]

She should be a damn shame suing this girl for money for helping her with funeral arrangements smh & key word mama in case u ain't hear yaself " as a condolence" for her father which in other words gift 🙄

[@adrianprince7266]

Never loan or rent!! How many times do I need to say it. You will live your best life if you keep these two things in mind. Don't rent and don't loan under any circumstances.

[@TopherGrant]

You don't need to say it at all. No one asked you. Living in solitude and misery is NOT a way of life normal people want or should live in. It's best for you because you're a miserable old man. The rest of us have love and co.passion and hopes and dreams. Stop trying to pull everyone else down into your pit of despair. Try smoking a joint.

[@mtb3803]

So.. living on the streets it is? How many times do we have to repeat ourselves that not all people can afford to buy a place. Sigh

[@Kat-bu3bn]

Again, when mommy buys you your place you don’t have to rent. Not everyone has a mommy who can buy them a house. You can’t preach that shit Adrian until YOU buy your own place.

[@DonnaMathers]

There he is!!!!

[@kycutecool5891]

Dating 13 years? Did I hear that right?

[@thegrouphomegoddess9684]

I learned...yeah, these so-called friends turn out to be an opportunist

[@franklesser5655]

Better to let a relative hold your money while you lend them money for taking care of your siblings so that you can both make loans to each other apart from the initial sums spent on in-laws and friends.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Huh? Sorry? Can you explain that more clearly?

[@andrearodriques534]

She thinks the plaintiff has something to do with the breakup she was spiting her

[@grantboi116]

If someone asked for money to see a psychic...i would be like they are going tell you your ass is broke! Just saved you $100

[@irenestrmnss4331]

13 years boyfriend/girlfriend. ???!!! No point , never getting even engaged, so he is good ridence!!! Keeping a woman waiting over 10 years, ??? No no no girl, he is not worth it

[@righttoouropinionthanks4710]

Surely JM realizes a lot of litigants don’t tell her the truth about why they are fighting!! But she’s usually “good” (lol) about embarrassing everyone by “assuming” certain things happened!! SMH!!!

[@shannysunshine8389]

Pathetic! PAY THE $$$$$$ She’s on display for the world to see. How embarrassing?!Im willing to bet she’s not embarrassed. You know why? Some people have no shame.

[@daymonnin]

People come up with the craziest explanations for their dumb decisions

[@crystalshaw8744]

BOTH litigants put the t in tacky...smdh.

[@zaddiereed5798]

She was such a liar now the brother does not want to have anything to do with a liar

[@octaviahollywood635]

The defendant is giving sus to the max

[@shawntaamanze7741]

I believed the Plaintiff. The Defendant said 'i have two jobs and my own business' then why did she have to borrow $300 for her car and $100 for a Psychic????? She was a user.

[@kijanailis]

Did she get her bangs cut so that they curve over one eye?

[@mitulu74]

😂😂😂 def not done by a professional

[@mudderjen]

She was hiding money from creditors. But they have money for trips???

[@ashleyquam]

Never loan money you don’t mind never seeing again

[@mitulu74]

Why is her purse still on her shoulder??

[@kimberlywilliams9144]

13 year side chick. She's probably mad because she got nothing out of it

[@user-hs1zr6mc5d]

The defendant is a liar and the truth ain't in her. I can see why the brother never took her serious. She don't seem like the trustworthy or loyal type. She would play dumb AF and lose a good friend over 900 bucks.