Moving Out Mid-Lease
The plaintiff informed the defendants that she was looking for a new place.
She told them she was moving out.
She explained her reasons multiple times.
She was not okay with the unauthorized animals.
She moved out on January 14.
This move was not by her choice, according to her testimony.
She moved into a place by herself.
Evidence Presented
The plaintiff provided several pieces of evidence.
She showed the new lease agreement.
She presented the receipt for January's rent.
A video of the party was also submitted.
This video showed the defendants playing beer pong on her dining table.
Photographs of the damaged table were also provided.
The roommate agreement, signed by all parties, was also part of the evidence.
Finally, she presented the receipt for the dining table.
Judge Judy's Questions
Judge Judy questioned the defendants about the party.
She asked if they had permission for the party.
The defendants admitted they did not.
Judge Judy also inquired about the pit bull.
She asked if the dog was housebroken.
The defendants admitted it was not.
Judge Judy noted that having underage drinkers was an illegal activity.
She stated that the defendants broke the roommate agreement.
This gave the plaintiff the right to move out.
The Security Deposit
Judge Judy first addressed the security deposit.
She stated that the security deposit was with the landlord.
She ruled that the plaintiff's security deposit should be returned to her.
She explained that if the defendants maintained the house properly, they would receive their security deposit back when they left.
The plaintiff mentioned some existing damage to the house.
Damages for Rent and Table
The plaintiff moved out on January 14.
This was mid-month.
Judge Judy calculated the portion of rent for the remaining days of January.
She determined this amount to be $326.
Judge Judy examined the photographs of the damaged table.
She confirmed the damage shown in the pictures.
She stated that she had seen the picture of the table.
She did not require further details about other damages.
The Verdict
Judge Judy found in favor of the plaintiff.
She awarded the plaintiff the full amount requested.
The judgment was for $1,029.
Judge Judy concluded the case.