This man….he is really on my nerves. Just give her the money.

The defendant is a psychopath. He shows absolutely no remorse that he scammed the plaintiff. In fact, he even finds it funny and even feels entitled to keep her money.

The fact this defendant thinks he’s in the right……it’s scary to live amongst these fools

The defendant came to court looking like he just woke up from a nap and threw on yesterday’s clothes. That told me everything I needed to know.

The Defendant thinks it’s funny that he scammed her out of the apartment.

How dare he police her pockets and assume what she can afford. The nerve of this guy!!!

The plaintiff’s skin is absolutely flawless. As for the defendant, he came to clown around smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

Talking about somebody can’t afford an apartment but saying you were having financial issues is hilarious😆 shouldn’t be trying to “advise” her on anything.

The defendant with his theatrics is getting on my last nerve

He had the nerve to say, “I don’t get nothing?” after the verdict was ruled. Are you serious dude?

It’s a blessing she didn’t move in there!!

This man doesn’t present himself like anyone’s landlord or property owner …

The defendant does this to many people. This is the first time someone has taken him to court 😊

The defendant decided to do a "bait and switch" - after he had second thoughts. He's definitely a character!

The defendant is a 🤡

The defendant simply is a thief. He stole her $850. And amongst all the insane arguments he made, he has the nerve at (10:56) to look down on her work as a TEACHER (!) when JM says he took it from her hard earned work, by repeating the words ‘hard earned’ with an undeniable disdain in his tone. He is disgusting!

He said everybody knows teachers dont get paid over the summer...boy what?! Take a drink everytime he says "exactly"

The defendant acts like he's starring in a musical, as if he's going to start singing and tapping dancing after his choreographed hand gestures.

“That stash looked like my $850” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

He is a liar and scam artist. Ugh. Can you imagine the plaintiff getting caught cheating on his gf? I absolutely can. He'd talk in circles and try to confuse her. Absolutely disgusting.

Why can't the Defendant just say he spent the money...smh

Just imagine how many people he has done wrong with his irrational thinking

I can't for the life of me figure out what made his goofy ass believe his reasoning was right 😂

When she said "luke i am your father" i freakin died 😂😂

the defendant thinks he’s auditioning. he’s just happy to be on tv.

Crazy part he’s not even pretending he’s really this slow!

I have a feeling he learned absolutely nothing that day.

One of the most annoying defendant ever. I could barely finish the episode. He was irking me 🙄🫤

I wish I had the plaintiff's fashion sense. She did a great job on her outfit!

He doesn't get it. It's like going to the dealership and paying a deposit and signing papers for a Corvette Z06 and the dealership saying, after they have your money, "we think you can't afford it after all, here's a Chevy Malibu."

you know the judge is mad when she mentions court costs 😂

When you hear a black woman breathing that heavy, she’s holding back all she can from cussing your ass out… 😂

THAT MAN IS CRAFTY, SLICK AND A SCAMMER, WAY TO GO JUDGE 😂

The judge explained multiple times why he was wrong and he still came out of the court acting like he got shafted. Smh

I hate his ignorance it’s disgusting to me! How can you not turn around and give her her money back when he denied her

I am shocked that he thought he would be able to keep that money. I feel bad for the plaintiff, but she was definitely suing for WAY TOO MUCH. I’m glad she was able to get some money back and hopefully found a solid place.

He truly doesn’t understand why he doesn’t owe the lady her money.! He does not need to be a landlord

Congratulations!!!! You made it to national television and everyone had a chance to see what kind of landlord you are. You are lucky if anyone will ever even consider renting from you again. Laugh at that!

“If you say one more word, I may actually get off this bench.” He was getting under her skin. JM don’t play! 😮😮😮

Not Doug talking about the defendant cute 😂😂😂 he a hot mess smh

Doug to the plaintiff in the hallway “he is a cute defendant though. I know you don’t think that, but anyway….” Lol. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I love love LOVE when the defense is "I didn't say I won't pay it". Just walk right into the judgement. 😅

The defendant is insane and thinks life is a joke. Smh!

He has NERVE talking about her finances. 🙄and he can't pay her back.

Is that her breathing so hard during the case??!!? When the defendent is testifying, all I hear is gruntled breathing 😂

This man is so annoying to me, literally irritates my soul watching his dramatics the entire time. 😑

Defendant done lost his mind , literally 😂😂😂

I’m so glad she stopped saying that phones aren’t just for taking nasty pictures. 😔

Thank God she didn't take any apartment from him. Can you imagine what he would or would not d It sounds like he probably wouldn't have taken care of anything and he's also very shady.

What a complete scammer. At first I thought she was wrong and the second he acted like a lying drama queen I knew who he was

Marilyn telling a grown woman that her phone isn't just for nasty pics is very rude smh

Apartment bait-&-switch. Plain and simple.

I love the evil laugh she judge makes 😂😂😂

It never ceases to amaze me when someone uses their personal & financial problems as the reason as to why youre not getting your money back. Smh

“And I get charged 850$, it’s ridiculous” this man is INSANE and if you’re watching this and he is your landlord, get out as soon as you can!!! He is not right in his head!!!

the defendant is ridiculous its actually crazy people act like that its pretty obvious he spent the money

Judge Judy always says this isn't an audition!

He keep saying "Exactly" as if things are working in his favor 🙄 😒

The defendant has some real issues . He’s sorely delusional ; it’s kind of sad smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

What a scammer. He should be ashamed of himself. Defendant is WRONG and justice was SERVED!!! GOOD FOR HER!

He’s crazy teachers absolutely gets paid in the SUMMER on break !

Landlord is one of the biggest scammers in history.

Is that defendant on something? Because he acted a fool throughout this whole case. He got on my last nerve.

Landlord has a lot of nerve to imply that the plaintiff is the one who doesn't work hard...

The hat!!!! It's important for the judge to see the plaintiff's eyes. That is a big tell-tale sign of deception. The lady is lovely, but the hat is inappropriate for court. And, oh my goodness, as soon as the defendant spoke and started with all the hand motions, he was on my crap list. He is a scammer. The body language is telling. Slickster! Fast talker! Bait and switch is an old scammer's game. His laughing and smirking is horrible. So glad JM put him in his place on national TV. Douglas is such a classy guy. He and JM seem to have a great working relationship, unlike Judge Judy and Byrd.

A cute defendant ?! Doug that was too much lol

I want a four bedroom but my landlord wants me in one bedroom Insanity

Doug is such a queen. "He is a cute defendant." Haha I love him.

This guy is trying to change the agreement and keep her $850. “Court is about making you whole not making your cash ring ring Ching Ching” perfectly said Judge ❤

There’s this thing called due diligence! If he claims he didn’t think she could afford the place, then it was his responsibility to do his due diligence before signing a lease and taking her money! What happened is he probably discussed with someone how much he was gonna rent it for and they told him he could make more, so he thought he was gonna be slick by pushing her into another location and renting that space to someone else for a higher amount. It was never about her being able to afford the space.

Defendant likes to clown around,even the Judge couldn't make him understand how stupid his reasoning was to not return the plaintiff's deposit

I like when the judge educates people on tricks to protect themselves. like taking a picture of the contract instead of waiting for a copy.

The landlord is required to put deposits in a separate interest bearing account

I’m concerned for her health. I have never heard anyone’s breath over the mic like that. And she is standing still.

I'm glad her surgery went well. Bless her heart. Going through that, and dealing with Luggy Bear, too.

I believe the Latin term to describe the defendant would be, "Clownis Doofus."😅😅

This Defendant has no clue what he's doing and should not be in a Landlord role. I'm wondering if his place is even legal.

This type of dude probably will file bankruptcy so he doesn’t have to pay smh….

“WHAT I GET? SO I GET NOTHING? THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE JUDGE 👩‍⚖️ “ 😂💀

When you try to hustle, but you ain't no hustler..... 😂😂😂😂😂😂

The defendant looks and sounds like Bill Cosby doing a standup routine in the 1970s 😂

The defendant is an unhinged scammer! He thought he could finesse the plaintiff out of her deposit because she’s an older woman and hate people that prey on older people!

He shouldn’t be talking to her like she poor can’t rent a 3bed u need a One bed - He is the one that’s poor financial 😂 shame on him

I love that white with her skin tone. The contrast makes her pop

I bet all his life, people told him he was funny! What a joke!

He was so annoying 🥴

“I didn’t keep it” but he also didn’t not keep it.. this guy can act dumb all he wants, we can see he’s a con artist.

You should have to take a test or get a certification in order to be a landlord, smh This man is crazy!

He doesn't sound like any landlord I've ever known, it must have been literally his first property ever! Hell, he doesn't even have the basic common sense needed to handle financial agreements. 🤨

😂😂😂😂JM had me cackling this whole episode 😂😂😂

The defendant is the barber that knocked out Suge Knight back in the day lol

Ok not the interviewer into scammers lmaoooo he said he is cute. He was considering letting him scam him too 😭😭😭😭😭

0:54 Um.. excuse me Ms. Plaintiff, that is your LEFT hand. Not your right. 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

The plaintiff is breathing so heavy while he's speaking, but you don't hear it when the judge is yelling.

The plaintiff definitely raised her left hand. 🤣

he is a scammer

The judge should have gave the Plaintiff the hotel fees too.

Omg he was so funny, 😂 I'm glad she got her money back, I think he would have made a great landlord in different circumstances

After he didn’t give that lady her money back karma happened and his shop got broken into.. he said all this stuff happened.. well duhhh sir KARMA .. give her her money

Landlords should be required to get a license in real estate and/or property management or be forced to hire a legit property management company to manage their properties.