It appears the dates were added after he signed, but he didn't say this until after the verdict.

I think the Plaintiff was trying to say that was an application... the application has to be approved first for a lease to even be presented! I could’ve swore at the end judge stated “even if there’s no lease etc”. Applications may have fees but usually don’t require a “good faith” deposit... (he said he gave that of his Own volition NOT because it was required or noted in the paper he signed). I feel like that document was saying the APP fee is nonrefundable. And prolly didn’t mention ANYTHING about a deposit requirement. Application approval prolly was the 03/01 or THAT was his preferred move in date/availability (you know how you can check the box for immediate move in) the Real Move in Date was def 04/01.

"I didn't have much time to state my case." Why did the defendant say that as if he lost the case?

Probably signed a blank dated form xD

The defendant came across as dodgy to me the moment he walked in and was pushing the judge to make a decision right away because he didn't want to answer to many questions incase he slipped up. I believe the plaintiff really did think he was signing a credit check, his bad for not reading it before signing.

Unfortunately the plantiff signed the leasing agreement which locks him into a certain date and times of occupancy. Easy case but I feel for his disability.

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You know this is an old case, cuz in this economy, that landlord would have had that place re rented in mere seconds

For me it is an open and shut case. There is literally a signed document that he agreed to the terms. I don't know why people are saying the defendant is shady. What did he do wrong? That is the whole point of a deposit. To reserve the apartment for you and they then take it off the market and miss out on other potential tenants. Alternatively you give no deposit but then don't be surprised if you lose it to another renter. What would be the point of the deposit if you get it back when you change your mind? The defendant could be kind and give it back if there was a valid reason for changing your mind but there is no real reason that they should. A valid reason would not include the fact that you found somewhere that you like more.

What it sounds like Mr Sanchez signed a blank paper and Tony filled in the blanks. There is a reason the owner didn't have his manager there. He probably knew of this fault.

Normally I agree that the plaintiff is wrong, but it was Feb 27th.... there wasn't anyone else in line trying to rent that place. They weren't going to get it rented .... it hadn't rented all of February. He did not cause the defendant to lose any other potential rent.

This whole BS April story is just him trying to get his money back. Being disabled doesn't afford you any perks in court.

That liar defense put the dates in. That was a copy. They filled it in.

So for ppl who don’t understand- on a rental application it does ask for a projected move in date. Clearly this APPLICATION (cuz what lease is one page) said March 1. That doesn’t change the fact that the lease may have been dated for APRIL 1st, cuz I can want to move in next year but if that’s now when the lease starts then so be it.Too, the plaintiff said the lease started April 1st becuase the apt was not ready, not because of fault of his own, so when the landlord himself said he had someone move in APRIL 1st that should have been a red flag that lead to additional questions regarding condition of the home on March 1st because if we want to stick to that date of the 1st I’m assuming the home was not move in ready.

Something about the defendant I just don't trust

Unfortunately, the plaintiff cannot read or the defendant played him into signing a contract. Either way, you must read the contract before signing. The defendant was quite cocky tho.

It wasn't a few days--unless it was leap year- it was ONLY one day. There is no way that he'd be able to move in one day. They added the date later. And the landlord rented the unit in April...no money lost. For their DECEIT he should have got his money back.

You have to make certain it's what you want before you sign anything.. This case is simple and.ths grown man should know that by now.

I like the plaintiff and I think JM was very patient and explained everything to him thoroughly .

Study your lease, have your attorney review your lease, to make sure you dont trip all over yourself.

I think it was nasty to keep his money

Mr Sanchez was right. He did not need to bring his employee to testify.

I hate when people get upset that "they didn't get a chance to say anything"...but won anyway. Just be grateful that you did!

The defendant is a complete scam artist

Expensive lesson for the plaintiff

The judge getting on his case for being “arrogant” pisses me off because he’s right why bring a witness when there’s a literal document he signed showing he agreed to the terms and she’s making a big deal on it 😂 idk if she was just tryna make a fool of him or what but the defendant literally had this case won 100%

The law should allow someone 3 days to change their mind on apartments.

No elevator and no steps? How'd you get upstairs?

Sign the contract only if you understand other wise you should bring some one else to support your disability 👍

4:27 Arrogant, WTF!!! There's nothing arrogant about not bringing his employee to this BS case where the Plaintiff signed a contract. It's an open and closed case, all the paperwork is in order. This is one of many reasons why I don't like this Judge!

Yeah, yeah, oh-yeah, what condition my condition was in!

Most landlords keep the security deposit anyways. Lol!

The nerve he found some better now want his money back.

Some of these audience members are CAP 🧢 like y’all know you would want your money back if you changed your mind on something 😂 crazy

Also him arguing that Tony told him it would be March and not April that's completely his fault even if Tony did say March don't blame somebody because you didn't thoroughly read a document that you signed if I went to sign a document and I noticed that there was a completely different month than what we verbally agreed on I would tell the person you need to change that or I'm not signing it and if they didn't change it they wouldn't get my signature nor would they get my deposit that simple.

I can’t believe JM didn’t see the light the defendants BS

Yes Be Very Very Careful What You Sign

they scammed him. this is a well known thing they do. it's a one page APPLICATION (sometimes they tell the tenant it's for a credit check) & the prospective tenant puts down a "good faith deposit" (remember now, a good faith deposit is not a deposit, it's an amt of money that shows he or she is serious about the apt or property) then if the tenant wants out of it they kept every dime he or she puts down. they did this because they were pissed he pulled out of the place. so they kept it all. they knew exactly what they were doing. even if he chose to move in chances are something would have happened to prevent him from moving in & they would have kept the cash

The defendant is right he didn’t need his witness. Not sure why she insisted yet it was a simple verdict. People need to read what they sign.

Something about the defendant doesn’t sit right with me, I think he lied, altered the paperwork and took advantage of a disabled person.

Sounds like the defendant is a scam artist. The plaintiff signed a paper with no date and the defendant added one that suited him. The judge should have thrown it out since everything the defendant says is hear say. Plaintiff didn’t deal with him therefore he shouldn’t be there.

Surely there are circumstances where deposits can be returned! What if an engaged couple put down then one of them dies, and survivor can't afford rent alone?? There's got to be a way to accommodate emergencies.

Once you sign your name, it's your responsibility, can't back out. That's just like buying a vehicle, once you sign that agreement stating you'll pay x amount of $$ a month, you can't change your mind later.

As a landlord I can tell you that there are universal tenant laws. This man did not sign a lease, it doesn’t matter what that application stated, it doesn’t make it legal. Here’s the deal, the effective date would have been March 1st, he backed out on the 28th of February, I’m also certain he signed a blank document which you should never do. I believe him when he said April 1. In this state if you did something like that you’d be prosecuted. Millian was dead wrong, both she and that crook stole from that man, and I’m sure he has a cognitive issue, it’s clear. I’m beginning to think this woman is a sociopath.

how does ones put a rental property on the market unless you are selling the property?

usually when you sign agreements each party gets a copy where was his?

But don't people with disabilities ALSO have an obligation to ensure that properties they are moving into meet their needs and are ADA compliant? I am assuming he saw what he was moving into with his own eyes, but signed the contract anyway.

Plaintiff-U R NOT SPECIAL!! GET OUT!!!

Idk why JM was so biased towards the landlord in this one…something tells me this one is shady…

Imagine being the bully that picks on kids smaller than them and then turning into a cry baby and mommy suing for your busted glasses after you got served exactly what you were dishing out ☺️

People these days absolutely blow my mind do they not know what a contract is when you sign a lease it's a legally binding contract, and the whole point of giving a deposit is to hold something for you, while they're holding that something for you they're turning other people away so if you change your mind that's money that they lost out on! that's the ENTIRE point of a deposit so if that happenes they're not out that money so why somebody would turn around and sue for the deposit back is beyond me, I don't care if you changed your mind 30 seconds after you signed a lease you signed it!!! think about something long and hard before you put your signature on anyting🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Sometimes the law really is an ass

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I feel bad for the plaintiff. I would have given his money back since it was within 24 hours.

Not at all you should be able to get out of it as it within 24 hours that’s bullshit

Don't be so quick to sign any type of contract. Cause once sighed. You've list your money. Plaintive should of shopped around.

Everyone wants to feel heard. Although we should also understand [there is] a time to shut up. 😁

The winner complained about not having enough time to state his case 😒

no 4day buyers remose

I’m disturbed by the woman that called an ice cream cone an “ice cream comb”.

I don’t think dude knows how to read plain and simple

The judge is being pretty bitchy when she calls the defendant arrogant because he didn't bring the super. The defendant probably knows the law if you're in that business. He had a signed document that clearly stated that the deposit was not refundable. What else doe she need? He's not arrogant, he knew that was all he needed. People try to break leases and ask for deposits back all the time. You put down a deposit to hold something, whether it's an apartment, a car, anything. This prevents him from selling it to someone else. If you decide to renege on the deal, he keeps the money. His holding it for you prevented him from selling it to someone else. Don't sign anything unless you're absolutely sure that you want it.

He thought hes coming for a big pay day!! 🤣🤣🤣

Id say he cant read

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