Tax Man Cometh | The People's Court

The plaintiffs say they purchased a house from the defendant, but he owed unpaid taxes. The plaintiffs went ahead and paid the taxes, but the defendant never reimbursed them, so they're suing. The defendant insists there were no taxes due on the house.
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[@P3rmissionD3ni3d]

This seems greedy. If I saved 22 THOUSAND bucks I would have thanked my lucky stars and kept living my best life.

[@Copperpot415]

Alameda County is SF Bay Area, where home prices are astronomically overpriced. They now have to pay property taxes as well. Recipe for disaster

[@markbrandon7359]

@@Copperpot415 Negative Hayward is the East bay and a dump houses are far cheaper than in SF

[@sthiggs79]

Veryyyy

[@deragoo3624]

Then the woman says they got no money. Liar

[@cobravids]

I agree 100%. Some people are greedy. Theres two things i live by: 1. Never loan money unless i am willing to lose it. 2. Always question miracles and thank god when they happen. But to sue after saving so much money is pure greed and a sin.

[@frankgiuliano380]

the old lady wants a free garage.!

[@Queeniej53054]

😂😂😂😂

[@marleonetti7]

grandma tried to pull a fast one and said the contractor got the 20 k and not her , thats some slick talkin since its the contractor who she was supposed to pay that money to for getting the work done anyway, thankfully the judge figured out grandma's scam .

[@NubianP6]

Ma’am, you have already come out *WAY AHEAD* in this deal, so please stop being *GREEDY* and see the $16,000+ that you actually *SAVED* as a blessing! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@antbankzbruh]

More like $23k

[@marleonetti7]

grandma is just mad that the check was in the contractor's name and not her name . she wanted that check in her name so she could hire someone for half the price and pocket the rest . grandma is a scammer .

[@marlaholmes6706]

So the plaintiffs are greedy AND not very bright 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@mrsjones843ify]

they knew the house didn’t have a garage when they bought it 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Kat-bu3bn]

Right?! I get it if they got screwed and had to pay a lot more out of pocket. But they ended up only paying , what, a little over $4,000 for a freaking $30,000 job?? They scored! If that was me I wouldn’t have even sued him for back taxes. I don’t know if they’re honestly confused or if they’re just greedy.

[@Gunnerb52]

@@Kat-bu3bn I am betting the daughter talked them into it and said with the extra money we can add all kinds of extras to that garage...But I don't get these garages converted to a living space...They don't have water built in for showers and such so it shouldn't be called livable...Hell, when someone set my home on fire, I had to put plywood all over the windows and I shut off the water because we also noticed when looking at it after the fire that someone had been trying to steal the pipes so I turned off the water...The city code enforcement violated me saying that no running water makes the place non livable and if not fixed they can bulldoze the house...Maybe they were mad after someone tried to turn a corner too fast and ran up onto my property when they lost control and smashed into my car so hard that it pushed it sideways into our other car...It was an older car so I just let it in my driveway...I eventually get a letter from code enforcement saying you cannot have a car with visible damage that can be seen from the street. So I said, if I cover the damage with a tarp then that meets the guidelines of seeing it from the street correct? They said yes but that's not what they want. I said I don't care what you want...I want what I am allowed to do. And if covering it with a tarp meets the guidelines...That is what I am going to do... Asshat neighbors didn't notice when people broke in and stole everything left in the house including a 55 inch tv...Those old box tv's that was about 5 feet tall 4 feet width and 2 feet deep...But let me send workers over there and they call the cops...Got to the point that I had to tell the workers to expect the cops to show up and just have them call me. After a while they knew who I was and didn't need to stop by my place to verify I was who I said I was...So they would call and say did you hire people? Yes? Ok thanks...

[@Kat-bu3bn]

@Gunnerb52 I think most of those rooms in the garages are on the down low. Maybe they were doing this one correctly since they were pulling permits, and adding plumbing to it. Sorry for your run of bad luck. Hope things are better for you.

[@ehizogieimasuen9565]

yes, but didn't know it HAD to be there, a proper inspection would have indicated such. this isn't a lemon car, take it and go.

[@monicalenack1485]

She lost me at suing for the cost of storage. Like the judge said, no one hid the lack of garage, and they knew they were going to build anyway. Sheesh.

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

This is an ugly case of pure unadulterated greed. They ended up getting a $27k converted garage for $5k and still comes after the defendant in order to put another $10k in their pockets. Shame on them.

[@COUNTRYGIRLWA]

EXACTLY!

[@MsSparklesNGlitter]

The plaintiff buys a house that had no garage, she wants a garage, got one for 1/5 of the price and she still sues the defendant to pay for a garage ? Insane.

[@mymonkey10]

Wow... the audacity and greed... Is she really that numb? Does she not understand that she got a dang garage built for less than 5K??? Doug says that they got more than 20K from the title company but she says no the contractor got that... ummmm... yeah for BUILDING YOUR GARAGE!!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@shabless81]

It’s annoying when you can’t get through to someone just how wrong they are.

[@scotthewitt258]

Wow. There's greedy. And then there are those pieces of work. "We didn't get the insurance." You most certainly DID. The insurance paud for your new garage. If you had been injured a car wreck, the insurance payments for the medical bills would go to the hospital. It's the same kind of thing. They got a $30,000 garage for under $5,000. They definitely came out ahead.

[@nrobo7692]

The Greed of the Plaintiffs is mind boggling.

[@MrCharlesEldredge]

There's no garage in the house i bought without a garage? Oh my! We must sue everyone who even even looked at that house.

[@shawnpeet9606]

I can't believe how sue happy ppl can be. She was out noting

[@Copperpot415]

At least her daughter understands that they “got the $27k garage”.

[@mel...s]

Right. The grandmother said "we didn't get the money the contractor did"... FOR YOUR GARAGE

[@lorielhassani]

The Daughter is the one who said "the title said there was supposed to be a garage" KNOWING there was no garage on site! She's as big a liar!!

[@JR-gc8el]

What's crazy is they paid 400k for a house without a garage ! 😮

[@robenrox]

Greedy plaintiffs

[@puzzlite]

the unmitigated greed is kind of impressive. they really wanted a free garage and to make money on top of that. wow. And they still dont get how ahead they are. Only in America

[@LHS427]

And they were clearly gaming the ordinance. They didn’t really want a garage. They’re building an in-law suite and calling it a “garage”.

[@getin3949]

People are greedy worldwide, don't kid yourself.

[@puzzlite]

@@getin3949 yup. people are greedy but only in America will the greedy party actually go to court and be heard by a judge in order to collect on said greed.

[@melissachatwin9673]

​@@getin3949na sorry, Americans are sue happy

[@linkdx245]

We didn't get the money. The contractors did. Ma'am what? Greed at its finest

[@oldageisdumb]

He was definitely liable for the taxes but he actually did them a favor with the garage

[@user-vf6ru8gm9p]

A permit to demolish a garage. Good grief.

[@rezotydnic]

Wow! They got a $30,000 garage for $4,000 and still looking for more 'gifts'. Wow.

[@chemystrypassionfyre729]

i love the guy who does the interviews at the end. he says sorry to the losers but he sounds like he really doesnt care at all xD gets me everytime

[@Sotzume]

What greedy people those two were. And Stupid...

[@autumnkruse310]

I was thinking- glad other states have this tax nonsense only to hear it's my state.

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Perfect verdict!

[@chelseablack]

Good verdict!

[@lashondajohnson6301]

I always love the end." Sorry about that!"😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@gwen8marie]

Greedy plaintiff

[@3l3llala13]

Yeah for the defendant !

[@NKMK7]

Insurance should cancel the $20 k payout and offer them the storage fee and permit fee 😂🤣🤣

[@juliecranford534]

Love this comment!!🤣

[@rn6710]

The plaintiffs are GREEDY!!!

[@JessT-vg7ib]

the plaintiffs r greedy

[@RacieRain]

She was stunned! 😂😂 Edit: Doug said the same. 😂😂

[@danielhurst8863]

This shouldn't even be allowed. Escrow exists so that thing exactly like this are not allowed. The sale is done, it is closed. Escrow and title are supposed to ensure that each side is paying what is legally owed, and unless there is fraud, the seller as not liable. Hell, even Title should not have paid for the garage, because the buyers could see there is no garage. These are sellers who have no legal standing in court, and are complaining that they are not getting a free garage. It's ridiculous.

[@Beautyenxs]

These people are ridiculous! SMH

[@mariiej9508]

They knew what they where buying

[@sunflowermama4297]

So greedy, it’s disgusting. Too much entitlement in this country!!! Ugh!!

[@stevelozano9523]

Greed seems to be the answer here. She wanted a free brand new garage built to convert to a 4th bedroom. Why cry to have a $30k garage/added bedroom they would have originally had to have paid for only $4k? Geez, the nerve.

[@quovadishershberger8773]

That look judge M gave them! Priceless

[@milklocket]

As someone who used to do title searches and has developed property tax autism, this case THRILLED me! People’s Court is the absolute best! ❤

[@williammartin5569]

Doug: Nice try. 😂

[@NikhchansGaming]

Good try 😂

[@rockobill7637]

another case where literally every person watching this recognizes the greed, the good deal, etc....everyone except the plaintiffs

[@sharonjohnson8512]

The plaintiffs are not the brightest that's for sure.

[@steelwheels327]

The defendant was a honest and good business guy.

[@DaishaView]

They should thank their lucky stars. They got the construction done for cheap lol

[@alxbolt6225]

"None is so blind as a greedy old lady."

[@mrhoffame]

When you get down to it.....they were trying to make a PROFIT of $6000 for getting the new garage.

[@user-rm1br3sw7x]

If it's anyone's fault on any of this, it's tge title company's fault for not catching any of the problems. The plaintiffs were greedy. The title company already paid 2/3 of what the plaintiffs were going to pay for a garage that they knew they were going to build, regardless of an ordinance.

[@nicolenavarro3942]

Old lady just being an old lady

[@lauraanne5175]

😅

[@sandybruce9092]

Not all of us old ladies are like this - not nice to just suppose we all are!

[@user-ri8dm6kq2j]

Overall, Title Insurance is a scam. The percentage of claims paid is tiny.

[@TheJohnny928]

What's a "Riggamoro" ? Never heard of that. I do get the gist of it.👍 (Did I spell that right?) 😂

[@Daysgobye52]

It means unnecessary or meaningless. Rigamarole is the correct spelling, but you were close enough.

[@TheJohnny928]

@@Daysgobye52 Thanks 😂 and Happy 4th 😊 🕊❤️🇺🇲

[@scotthewitt258]

​@@Daysgobye52Saved me some typing!

[@debrakiser1976]

It means pretty much getting the run around on something

[@Ryan-pm4fk]

Anything lengthy and complicated is a rigamarole

[@wildcaveman5310]

Got to love a city that requires a permit to wipe your own butt

[@racheldeborde8237]

Ladies, greed is an UGLY look!😢

[@standmccray1037]

To pay 5000 for garage u can build the way u want is worth it.

[@Heygirlhey70]

So when they bought the home, they knew it was without a garage and they wanted to build one. Then they got the title company to pay $27k which only left them paying $4k for the garage. Why would he pay storage? You bought the home knowing you needed storage. He paid the tax assessment which was the fine for not having a garage. But somehow they think he should pay $10k which would pay storage, $4k for garage and tax bill. Which would be zero... That's wild..... Yeah that's not how this works. That's why judge didn't let you speak , she made her ruling already.

[@wandahardesty]

The plaintiff's are greedy. They got a $30k garage for $4000!!! Geez .... the defendant took care of his responsibilities right away. Pound pavement, Plaintiffs!!!

[@ZionDaLion05]

They are too greedy with the exception of the taxes. They are ahead of the game.

[@helensloss5294]

The space is there regardless if there's a garage. So why insist on a garage ? There is too much government involvement.

[@jimmyjimmyggful]

Greedy Greedy Greedy

[@dbabies82]

He said you gotta live with it. hahahahaha Doug be on it sometimes.

[@wrightwilliams105]

As said. No out of pocket loss. Ahead of the game.

[@michelleharper2940]

Maaaaaaan!!!! How greedy are those plaintiffs??

[@DarkHeartsKing]

I hope the title company saw this and was like …..wait….bill them!!! For being super greedy and trying to sue the guy for 10,000!!!!

[@finally97]

Very good. I wonder how the title company missed that. I thought that I wanted to learn how to run titles. Im good.

[@14kchang]

She probably should schedule a session with a tax accountant. My dad is a CPA who also works for Turbo Tax during tax season. He offers free tax advice (this case isn't about preparing Form 1040).

[@peryole]

They literally got a free addition to their house and the value likely went up even higher. These people are outright greedy, if I had gotten lucky enough that the title company had to pay for my construction I'd shut my mouth and thank the man for making a mistake that no one else caught.

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Lady in the pink blouse wanted a chaching! Let the register ring! Judge Millan 😊

[@javohnperry6033]

11:13 why was the lady smiling like that? 😂

[@user-zk6nq9nf6q]

There was no garage, it was a car port.

[@michaelcrandle1068]

The plaintiff started off a little Shakey.

[@greggminkoff6733]

That wasn't a stunned look on her face after the verdict was read. That's the stupid look that she's always had on her face.

[@mrhoffame]

Learn when to shut up and walk away......WAY AHEAD!!!!!!

[@paulmarsh5856]

One look at the Defendants name says it all !!!

[@kimvellore4134]

gold diggers....

[@P101erla]

Home girl in yellow 😂 swore she had it down! SIKE

[@stephaniehowe0973]

It's really easy. The Town can tell you on the closing date March 31st 2017 what is owed.

[@McKcakeisme]

So they wanted a free mother in law House...it's what they were asking if you think about it.

[@AgingLikeWine]

I feel indifferent because I don’t trust any of the litigants 😂😂😂 the plaintiffs seems like get overs and so does the defendant who tried to escape liabilities. Mess

[@therealxclan8307]

I’ll assume they did this without good real estate agents.

[@johnmccree8941]

It's a bunch of horse shit ANYWAY... that you have to have a permit to do ANYTHING on your own property.

[@FloridaLyfe]

Greed at its finest 😮

[@kathydavenport4422]

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. That’s what my mom told me

[@innocentBystander19]

I was so excited to see a real estate case! Real estate taxes are my area of expertise. AMA. The supplemental taxes were probably billed because of the sale. Supplemental/interim bills go delinquent all the time because no one understands them.

[@cdickerson8759]

Plaintiffs are well prepared and articulate but out of gas. Defendant ran around correcting the permitting mistake he'd made and was acting in good faith.

[@nismoj14]

Well, the audacity of the plaintiff she wants to cut the cake and eat it too. Came out looking like scrooge McDuck.

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

Wait, a *permit* to demolish a garage is 1500 bucks???

[@AnikaBren]

California

[@acawap]

really interesting case, and JM got it right. Plaintiffs got sticker shock from what they had to pay for construction, and didn't deduct the benefits they got. "we didn't get the $20,000, the contractor did" showed that perfectly.

[@reneesjewelerydesign]

They are such scammers they knew there was no garage

[@cyndedawson3129]

Seems like they want to have their cake and eat it to yeah 👏👏

[@nberger6984]

I would have been grateful, 4K is less than almost 30k

[@nunya8010]

Awww poor old lady has to pay for her garage on her $400,000 house,just sad to see she doesn't get more free money she's obviously struggling and that prick can't pay for her deductible!!!

[@mary5305j]

What awful greedy people

[@kutepookie]

First and foremost someone dropped the ball because the property wouldn’t have gone to closing if there’s back taxes or anything owes on the property. I would go back to all the realtors and settlement company to why all these issues weren’t discovered before settlement! It’s a bunch of bullshit

[@michellestultz4211]

Wow she is gobsmacked!! hahahaha. Wow she wanted everything free. wow

[@stephenbivin1968]

the plaintiffs are crooked af

[@notkirill6991]

Plaintiff is a greedy bastard looking for a payday!!

[@Gunnerb52]

Wow, the plaintiffs are greedy as hell...They want to get someone else to pay for basically their garage building...

[@saracsmile]

I'm hoping somebody else notices. Douglas says raise your right hand there's always one of those that raises their left and I know it's not reversed imagine.

[@kamperonipizza]

Nightman Cometh! DAYMAN!