Refusing a Refund

[@BobBlumenfeld]

Where does this defendant come off thinking she can do "as is" on an apartment? It's supposed to come with an assumption of livability.

[@hhenderson7259]

Some people will fix it up if it’s a deal

[@marquesjones2838]

It’s giving me “entitled “ she knew she didn’t have a COA and rented it anyway.

[@akilvendetta4458]

The reason why She didnt want to go upstairs, is because she knew it was dangerous up there lol!!

[@meganquinones1271]

This comment right here!!!! She didn’t want to twist an ankle OR get a mouse up her skirt!

[@jroc74gd4l]

😂😂😂

[@mariehampton740]

Let's take it one step further.The defendant KNEW that she did not have the Necessary Certificate of Occupancy, to rent, which therefore without it She could not rent. she also knew that if SHE went up they would more than likely be demanding their money back.

[@demondriver5151]

bLACK CRIME MATTERS.

[@AlibraMentality]

And that’s why she didn’t want children there either. Liability

[@queennc7]

she scammed!!! she knew she didn’t have the certificate bye lady!!! “we were working on it”

[@charkitahood2532]

Had mama not had the good sense to call the city to take note of those violations they wouldn’t have gotten that deposit back… I’m glad they got it back.

[@electric6131]

Seriously!! Justice was served and that old woman knew better

[@josefwashere]

All these comments against the plaintiff SMH…. Here’s a young man who is respectful to Judge MM & never cuts off the shady defendant. He doesn’t act hard, entitled and as if he knows everything. He’s listening and learning. He brings his mom and represents himself well. He obviously trust & respects her to give him guidance and THAT’s the kind of relationship you want with your parent(s). Not the kind where you represent yourself & your family in a bad light. We’ve seen time and time again where the “man” shows up (with parents) and obviously show no accountability or respect for the law and the parents make excuses for the kids behavior as if it’s ok…. We should give him the credit he deserves. He proved his facts and is trying to do right and not getting taken advantage of. His mom was making sure he was protected because of her life experience and she lead by example making sure the shady defendant took care of the violations. Most 20 something year olds aren’t going to microcheck these things. They’re so excited about getting their own place, the overlook these details. Thank god for his mom to call the city because had he moved in and then try to hold this woman responsible, Judge MM would have done the “why didn’t you check the apartment thoroughly BEFORE you moved in, etc…” and this would have been like the many other cases we’ve all seen on People’s Court.

[@marystar6021]

@josefwashere - So well said❣️

[@mcabs7344]

Agree 👏

[@howardhudson9592]

Nailed it!

[@DavidKen878]

That’s a grown man who’s almost 30. Why are you infantilizing him? And as for taking accountability, that’s a moot point because there was none to be taken on his part.

[@perfectlyimperfect9129]

He's not a kid he's 26

[@rookie_hero8682]

I’m all for the plaintiff, glad he won!

[@sylviabranch4201]

Me too that lady was not right

[@Daydream355]

Old lady trynna scam 😂

[@universaldollie]

Seems she's successfully scammin'😒.

[@mrshappilymarried1]

She been scamming for decades...

[@datgurlky1]

Broad has been scamming her whole life.

[@LapaLex-u1x]

@@datgurlky1 She doesn’t look broad at all…she is tiny!! not nice to call that to any woman, maybe in your family only!

[@nadeawilliams7749]

She didn't try to scam, she is, as probably has been scamming!!

[@tamekadavis6641]

This lady tried to act so unaware and valunerable when she knew what she was doing.🙄

[@jesnrbrt4evr11]

She admitted that she knew you had to have a certificate of occupancy? When did she act like she didn't know

[@briasworld8]

Typical.

[@juliecranford534]

@@jesnrbrt4evr11She was still trying to say that the City of Rochester will work with you when she was talking to Doug in the hallway. In the courtroom, it took Judge Milian pinning her down and making her say she knew you could not rent without a certificate of occupancy. She was stubborn and believed she knew better than the Judge.

[@jesnrbrt4evr11]

@@juliecranford534 I disagree with your enterpratation of what we watched so I guess ill agree to disagree 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@righttoouropinionthanks4710]

-cut her some slack, she looks like she’s really, really up there in age!! (Plaintiff much, much younger than she is so what’s his excuse??) -anyway, glad for them both it’s finally over!’

[@IHeArTrOcK20]

Plaintiff and mother were right ti drag this shady ass old lady to court! Glad they won.

[@Bebedollie]

If i could I'd love to live with my parents even if i was older than 26 yrs old . My mother died when i was 11 and i haven't lived at home since i was 14 . He's blessed he has a momma like that.

[@moniquem3738]

I don't think there is anything wrong with an adult child living at home with their parents. I don't see what the big deal is. If the parents don't care noone else should either

[@Modern_Homegirl]

I’m so sorry. And I agree, especially with rents being crazy high, and student loan debt.

[@trafficjam.]

This is not the same situation. She needs to let him handle his own business...period.

[@Bebedollie]

@@Modern_Homegirl 🙏💓

[@evonza4858]

And blessings to you for yours in heaven 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😘

[@elainevankat5353]

So glad the Plaintiff won his case!👏

[@MsVirgoBeauty1823]

Thank you so much for reminding me why I shouldn’t read the comment section before watching the whole video! 🫠😂

[@KrazyVideoChick]

​@MsVirgoBeauty1823 I learned my lesson on that too 😂😂😂

[@inukoko2012]

The old lady is trying to act all sweet and innocent she knew what she was doing. That’s why she didn’t go upstairs to look at the damages. Good thing he didn’t sign the lease.

[@gsignaturemessage]

At first i thought the mother was too intrusive but she was looking out because she added that wisdom.

[@EChristian329]

She probably felt bad because she’s the one who told him about the place.

[@EJayMD-11]

I think it came off that way because of how the defendant described her.

[@SDP5230]

The Mom was a bit much. The son was doing well presenting his case and she kept raising her hand to chime in. He's a 26 year old father, AND a true Momma's boy. I would not want to be in a relationship with him. He needs to stand on his own two feet!

[@EJayMD-11]

@@SDP5230 how was she a bit much, she barely spoke until the end smh. He has a girlfriend and a baby, he's doing just fine without you.

[@pizzelle2]

@@SDP5230pretty weird trying to assess a man’s entire relationship with his mother and decide you don’t want to be with him (as if he’d want to be with you? 😂) over a people’s court segment lmao

[@sandybrickman1392]

This young man is so well spoken and respectful. I know his mom is there, but she is also very respectful and helpful

[@amandafisher4706]

I love how Doug always puts the losers in their place at the end😂He doesn't sugar-coat anything!🤣👏👏

[@jennifergraham5801]

Its her going through the garbage for diapers for me😂😂😂

[@The_Real_Mier]

Same! WTF are you going through my garbage for??!

[@christinekelly7769]

That's Crazy Work. He was going to have problems with her. She was a very nosey old lady that had too much time on her hands.

[@MarMarrCO]

Judge thought he was older lol

[@stratfordbaby]

Everyone does.

[@clwilson7318]

Me too!😮

[@irideaunicorn1620]

Sure did look it

[@KrazyVideoChick]

He has one of those faces where when he actually does get older, he'll look younger 😅

[@brisigonzalez3718]

It’s just his eye bags. He looks tired. But you can tell he’s young.

[@jasminedavis1946]

But you didn't have it...We were working on it...But you didn't have it😂😂😂😂 I Love Doug😂😂

[@Modern_Homegirl]

This man’s mother is so cute. The smile on her face, she’s so proud of him. M😊

[@rayannschramm9761]

Cuz she raised him right

[@RileyCullen1]

That defendant can’t tell a story to save her life. She sounds cooky!

[@Diva08180703]

Once again, a mother is undefeated

[@KPbouj]

Doug really be out here doing the Lord’s work in layman‘s terms.

[@tiffanywalker6777]

He really does! It cracks me up!!

[@krystalericalewis]

Love Doug 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@levinehi6903]

🙂 Lol - he doesn't let them get away with their nonsense after the case - love it

[@EDub-en9yw]

Ctfu he so blunt I be rolling

[@greaterishe7197]

😅😅😅

[@GSutton]

The plaintiff is lucky the tenancy didn't work out - if the downstairs neighbours are so nosy they have to immediately tell the landlord he had visitors (including the baby), it would have been an absolute nightmare to endure for the term of the lease. Total busybodies.

[@Najenaj16]

Let them live with the mice their unit probably isnt much better 😂

[@chicagogrl2422]

Old lady is a scammer for sure. Taking money and then refusing to rent keeping deposits. Shane on her. I love this plaintiff soo kind and respectful young man

[@GlockBlocked19]

Plaintiff seems like a good guy. Truly

[@BEAUTYnIQ]

riiiight.

[@dalehernandez978]

The interviewer at the end just rubs it in 😂😂😅

[@CrimsonAbyssXIII]

"She was very happy to know me"... Ok Karen

[@lyndawhite5171]

Haaaaa

[@zuritribe4844]

i said the same thing like girl bye 1985 aint that dang long i mean it is but just shut up

[@thankthelord4536]

Who she think she is?

[@Gem_Arnae]

Karen at best! Just awful from start to finish

[@citytrees1752]

translate 'she was very privileged to know me, I allowed her to know me'

[@JoshuaDesean1992]

“Yeah I’m 26” Judge “…ok😅” I was thinking at least 40 too 😂

[@arinharper4294]

right. Judge thinking he's almost 40. LOL

[@barbarareel71mom1son04]

Right.. the judge probably thought he was older and wanted to chastise him for bringing his mom to speak for him. Then she learned he was younger than she thought.

[@BS-qr5es]

I expect this lady to start her story with “picture it, Sicily 1945”

[@scooneil]

Sophia Petrillo, okay, can tell a story, okay, much more, okay, effectively than, okay, the def, okay, endan, okay, t. :)

[@mississippimud7046]

😂😂😂😂

[@DyannB]

Golden Girls! Well, she made sure she was well coiffed.

[@Purplegirl-pi1jo]

😂😂😂😂

[@Diva8204]

She came in dressed CLEAN though😊

[@denisheunjackson]

Scammers come in all ages

[@kbrowne7]

I was 29 when I got my first apartment in NYC and I took my parents to each viewing and my dad to the lease signing. They’ve been there done that, I haven’t. I will seek my parents advice in most major life decisions that I make. Whoever sees an issue with that probably doesn’t have a good relationship with their parents so they can’t comprehend 🤷🏽‍♀️.

[@williamshinault7517]

Damn, Granny tried it!🤣🤣🤣

[@j.c8727]

Ok is it just me or is JM always getting on to a certain demographic of people? That defendant was clearly a slum lord and JM did go in on her nearly as much as she tried to insinuate the plaintiff was trying to take advantage of this “poor little old woman” 🙄 bffr. She prob been scamming people for a very long time and no one has called her on her bs.

[@callmeonkeshiasphone]

ok dont watch then u not changing her

[@toronce]

@JohnDoe-hf5gn that was her legal obligation. She didn't do him a favor. She followed the law. She's prejudice either way.

[@toronce]

She's definitely prejudiced. She a rich resident of Florida lol

[@BLUification]

Amazing to me how the judge didn't go off on the defendant as much as she does other people in the same situation 😮

[@wadilotus]

I wonder why…??

[@CarrieStallworth]

Gray hair and wrinkles speaks volumes

[@BLUification]

@@CarrieStallworth I was thinking that for a moment but I have seen her lay into some old people too and it was rough😳 maybe it was just a great day🤷🏾😅

[@sheenaperez1882]

Exactly 🤔

[@levinehi6903]

Maybe it was early in the day - and there hasn't been too much nonsense yet 😀

[@searlesnews3268]

“May I ask how old you are?” Judge hides her reactions well, because I know she was thinking “You’ve got to be at least 36”. 😂😂😂

[@lysamyles2024]

The way that woman was blinking so much, you know she was lying every time she tried to justify the problems. Slumlord.

[@nekajones595]

The old woman is a scammer! This is why she didn't go upstairs! She knew all of this she's a smug little mean lady!!!

[@BrownBamaGirl8]

I don't believe her about that diaper. I believe he did wrap it up. I think she opened the bag. That made me give her the side 👀

[@Catloudan]

What difference does his age make? Even if he wasn't in his 20's, it doesn't matter.

[@elainevankat5353]

Exactly!

[@wileecoyote5749]

when young you're automatically stupid

[@INKOSK4114]

I think it’s because for his age he acts more mature than most men in their 20’s! Pretty sure JM knew his age before that question. *Good grief people! I was just giving my opinion like everyone else. Why make an issue!*

[@DavidKen878]

@@INKOSK4114 How would she know his age?

[@perfectlyimperfect9129]

​Shes the judge she has to go over his case before it starts, thats what judges do study the paperwork ( case) , you think they dont ask for birthdates on the paperwork?! Everyone has to identify themselves ​@@DavidKen878

[@michelleharper2940]

What a respectful young man the plaintiff is! He and his mother have their 💩 together

[@stevenroro]

I'm really happy for the plaintiff and glad he had to move because dealing with her would have been a headache.

[@annamariegowithme]

😂 She doesn't need to be a landlord 😂

[@LeviAaronx]

Doug, she did know that prior to coming here 😂 nothing learnt here.

[@finally97]

Right.

[@stratfordbaby]

Never give a deposit without signing the lease. That's crazy.

[@josefwashere]

Doug at the end wasn’t letting her try to shade her way out of not having the apartment up to code and debate him on what the law was. Did she forget he’s done thousands of these shows?? Bisssh go get your damn certificate 😂 Annnnnnnd momma still put that woman on blast for still not complying & code violations 😂👵🏻🥊👩🏾‍🦱

[@traceyaz125]

If the plaintiff is telling the truth the defendant breached the contract. He said she told him that it wasn’t a good fit for him. So, even if she didn’t have a CO he should have gotten his deposit back.

[@mosescross163]

Refund the deposit. Rent to the next person. Problem solved

[@eleanormcgee1507]

Well as you see

[@EJayMD-11]

Notice how she left that part out.

[@texasmadehoney1523]

I heard that too. She backed out, not him. That's why you always have to record when dealing with people like her, cus they'll boldface lie. And most judges will believe "people like her."

[@fjccommish]

Holes in the floor, mice/rats running around = hells to the naw naw naw.

[@lacyzo4757]

Judge asking how old he is when he said his first apartment when she herself still have her 22 year old still at home being a slob is hilarious.

[@Najenaj16]

Shes always trynna clown the black ppl.

[@danieunderwood7665]

He dodged a bullet with that old lady. Holy crap. Going thru his garbage to see diapers and worrying about a 2 year old playing peek a boo in the yard. She's crazy. And that would be an absolutely miserable living situation if he had to live there

[@irideaunicorn1620]

What does it matter that he had anyone else over there. As long as they're not trying to move in she shouldn't give a damn

[@susangrosshans744]

Good job young man.😊

[@josha.bdoge2]

$475.00 rent lol today that's a car payment

[@christinekelly7769]

I wish it was my car payment 😂😂

[@randyallen8213]

The judge seemed like she didn’t want to rule in the plaintiff favour when the plaintiffs admitted that they called the city on the defendant

[@EJayMD-11]

She seemed to give him an attitude the whole time.

[@Kenya.Kay.MBA...]

I agree!

[@Najenaj16]

​@@EJayMD-11shes racist..pay attention to her with anyone black.

[@sheap3871]

Why was the judge so ticked off.. at least it came off that way

[@rodboijones7390]

Glad yall saw the red flags!!! The lady not wanting to come upstairs, that would have thrown me off too. And do not paint anything that you do not own, unless its in writing.

[@martinyeomans3319]

I'm working on my law degree. This means I can practice law.😂😂😂

[@aprilshines9521]

😂

[@chadiasika253]

Man, let me start working on learning Amazon, so I can call myself Bezos. 😂

[@pipesmoker4238]

You are working on the law degree

[@jennifermosley1243]

😂😂😅😅😊😊😂😂

[@jennifermosley1243]

😂😂😅😅😊😊😂😂

[@LulusMom1220]

You can’t trust anyone without shoulders . At least IMHO! 😊

[@mymonkey10]

😂😂😂

[@MARSHMALLOWMELLOW]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@msvee2455]

😂😂

[@elainevankat5353]

LOL!!! I was noticing that!😂

[@ultimatecouponlady]

Lol! 😂😅😂😅

[@Bluee_lotus86]

Watching while eating lunch 26???!!!!

[@mrshappilymarried1]

Same here...my company treated us to Corner Bakery. I love The Peoples Court and I really love a good free lunch😂🥪🥗

[@SmilingCrocodile-ur7qs]

Me too!!

[@elle2313]

What's wrong with his age???!!!

[@laceyjaye1262]

​@mrshappilymarried1 Awe, that's awesome! Enjoy!!

[@mickm6309]

I was eating breakfast. 😁😁

[@latzmenon5770]

Plaintiff is a good person , and he has such a nice voice !! And his mum awwwww♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@RodriquezS]

He should be glad he had his mother with him. She knew something was fishy about that apartment.

[@jennifer_mertens]

"She knows me. She was very, very happy to know me. She was happy her son was renting a room from ME". One of the most conceited litigants ever. Her district is famous, NOT HER😂.

[@kimricautumn6918]

That landlord is a predatory creature and I bet she tells herself she's a good person because she dresses respectably.

[@osimeon00]

That old lady is a whole scammer!! 😆

[@sashabenoit1518]

I really don't understand the Judge's logic here. He absolutely should have been paid in FULL for the paint job. The fact that there was never an agreement for him to get paid for the work he did is completely irrelevant under these circumstances. He wasn't hired as a worker and he most definitely wasn't doing it just as a favor for that lady. He painted the apartment because he planned on living there a while and he never got the benefit of the work he did. And she certainly shouldn't get the benefit of a free paint job, especially when she legally couldn't even rent out the apartment in the first place. Besides, $200 to paint an apartment is a bargain. So she still would have made out in the deal by paying him because from the sounds of it, she needed to get the place repainted anyways. It seems like Judge Milian was trying to punish him by making him eat half of the cost just because she didn't like the way he went about getting the apartment before trying to negotiate the on damages. I'm sorry but she shouldn't be letting her personal feelings about something affect how she rules on a case and especially not to use it as an excuse to punish someone financially. That's just wrong. It's legally unethical and literally goes against her judicial duty.

[@gloriahammonds2762]

A great young man presented himself in an excellent manner.im proud of him.

[@Mewse1203]

This defendant is a shady slumlord. The fact they have 3 inspectors and no certificate is very telling.

[@michellet7013]

Mama bear knows whats up 😂

[@stephenbanks5952]

I wish the plaintiff's mom had revealed that she already rented it again in front of JM. I would have loved to have seen her reaction. She was a slumlord.

[@epickup08]

Perhaps she had trouble climbing the stairs due to her age.

[@sylviabranch4201]

She too old to be landlord too

[@Diva8204]

This the kind of old lady that will feed the gator at Lake Placid and then act clueless when people pass,smh

[@sylviabranch4201]

😅😅😅

[@mrsmith8737]

12:06 slumlord disguised as a frail old white lady…

[@OouuShesPretty08]

I hate when judges don’t let people get it out!! So glad the plaintiff won 🎉

[@veshag7217]

I don’t like how the judge is acting towards the plaintiff as if because he’s 26 and this is his first apartment,it’s a problem or giving the vibe of he should’ve been out the house..NO,your kids should be allowed to stay home until they’re completely self sufficient so they won’t have to come back (unless they need to),be able to take care of themselves properly and won’t have to struggle..A lot of cultures do this some even keep their kids home until they’re married (in their 40z or 50z) so why is it frowned upon by her that we also do this,in the black community as well🙄

[@Derriayers]

Because it's odd to see this anywhere in America. It's unusual for our culture

[@TheVsaunders09]

Mines definitely don't have no time stamp to move unless they start becoming disrespectful fr

[@LeolaGlamour]

It sounded like she was trying to figure out why his mom was helping him, she then even says yes I help my 20 somethings too. She might have thought he was a little older.

[@veshag7217]

@@Derriayers it’s not odd,but I will agree that it’s not as common as it should be for our kids in our culture

[@veshag7217]

@@TheVsaunders09 mine either..my eldest son that has moved out is self sufficient,gainfully employed,and is in a great position to take care of himself and his family,he has some struggles as everyone does but he’s able to bounce back and maintain

[@janetfelix9952]

Good judgement, Judge 👩‍⚖️

[@righttoouropinionthanks4710]

I wish Dougie would stow his smart-alec attitude with everyone he speaks to!! Sooo disrespectful!!!

[@zoeg7985]

Mother has to let her son grow up, he’s a father!!

[@swed-t-pie8206]

Moms face says ol lady lyin

[@ChrisHasbrook]

Am I the only one that sees her as a driving Miss Daisy type? She just gives you that feel that she would ask people if they have any idea who she is

[@shvonnethomasify]

She was not expecting 26

[@1FriendlyFace1]

Fix that place up Lady‼🔨

[@WonderingHead]

Is it his first apartment or second? He's so sketchy😮

[@burtmann3921]

that momma gets respect and her son has respect well done !!

[@wandaburwell3026]

Well done mama

[@jazzydmoney]

When plantif says “she’s up in age” camera man *looks at old lady aka defendant* 😂😂😂😂

[@sylviabranch4201]

She is old

[@prettyguyd138]

I wonder what time period the defendant thinks she is in 🤔 to think she could get away with that

[@mikieanthony777]

It is a historic property. She's playing the part.

[@Kenya.Kay.MBA...]

Right. That's what I thought immediately, assumed he's just going to accept the apartment.

[@sashaqueenie]

I love all of them, plaintiff and defendant. They are such characters. Such imperfect, flawed people who just did not match.

[@manyahope52]

Another American who AXED questions....

[@jfd5289]

ROCHESTER PEOPLE!!!! YESSS!!!! Ain't nobody wanna live in Susan B. Anthony's neighborhood 😂

[@chiloveradiouncut]

8:46 excuse me!!!!!! JM is a piece of work!!!

[@johnsradios484]

Why paint an apartment that is not signed a lease for ?

[@fitnessfocused]

Do you genuinely not understand?

[@amirayoungblood9101]

To pay less for rent silly.

[@phyllisspears8239]

Also he said he was very excited to be moving and was eager to have his own place.

[@SxCense]

Now Mrs. Hoffman! You knew you didn’t have a right to rent that place!! She thought that black man would be so pleased to rent in such a historic neighborhood that they would be to dumb to do their due diligence but mother was not the one!!!

[@sheenaperez1882]

I bet she get away with a lot. Trying look all prim and proper but is a scammer.

[@jncuttie]

She didn’t want to get the certificate because she knew she would have to fix all the violations

[@cuprunnethover2]

She knows good and well she can't rent that house. She knows good and well that she can't keep their money!!

[@marystar6021]

The defendent is nothing more than a deceptive unscrupulous miser!

[@mintoriaadams4076]

If ur tape the pamper YTF does it needs to be in a bag ??

[@kirkmo1666]

$495 with fresh paint!!! Lol So glad he won

[@michaelgarcia5749]

Thank god for mama … he doesn’t seem like bad or dumb guy, he just made a very young-person mistake…. However, he got lucky cause I’m sure even his mom didn’t know that the defendant didn’t have a certificate of occupancy

[@keyanasteen3409]

Maybe it's me but why does it seem like the judge is always interrupting a person after she's asked him a question and then she asks them the same question in a different form like the answer is going to change

[@laurenbabiieo7]

I agree with him when he said when a landlord doesn’t look at the place with you, that’s a red flag. The landlord in my new place didn’t come inside the apt I just put a deposit down on. Turns out, the apt wasn’t cleaned, painted and it needed a new dishwasher, oven and fridge 🙃