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THIS PROPERTY DISPUTE GETS HEATED!
A Neighborly Dispute Over Stored Items
Imagine a property dispute with your neighbor.
Now imagine that dispute landing you in Judge Judy's courtroom.
That is exactly what happened in this case.
The Plaintiff Seeks Demolition Costs
Debbie Mackie is the plaintiff.
She is suing her neighbor, Jeremy Burmeister.
Ms. Mackie is seeking the cost of demolition and for trespassing.
She has Power of Attorney over her aunt's property.
Her aunt lived in the house until December 2017.
Ms. Mackie obtained Power of Attorney in 2010.
A more recent Power of Attorney was granted in January 2018.
This was to care for her aunt.
Her aunt now lives with Ms. Mackie.
Ms. Mackie also cares for her father.
The property in question is a triplex in Crockett, California.
Her aunt lived in the single-family residence portion.
The property also includes a former barber shop and a dry cleaner.
Ms. Mackie plans to renovate the property.
She has permits to build a deck and address dry rot.
She estimates the current value at $150,000.
After renovations, she expects the value to be around $500,000.
The Defendant's Side of the Story
Jeremy Burmeister is the defendant.
He is Ms. Mackie's neighbor.
He owns the building next door.
He has lived there for five years.
His property is an Emporium from 1922.
He uses it as a live-work space.
Mr. Burmeister admits to storing items on the aunt's property.
He claims Ms. Mackie's aunt gave him permission.
Judge Judy asks if this agreement was in writing.
Mr. Burmeister confirms it was not.
Judge Judy Declares the Agreement Invalid
Judge Judy states that the agreement no longer exists.
"That doesn't exist anymore," she tells Mr. Burmeister.
She explains that without a written agreement, it is void.
She tells him to get his "junk" off the property.
Mr. Burmeister claims the items were gone within two weeks of notice.
Ms. Mackie immediately refutes this.
"No, it's not, Your Honor," she states.
What is "Junk"?
Judge Judy asks Ms. Mackie what is left on the property.
Ms. Mackie describes it as "junk."
She lists "old recycled windows, junk, gas cans, wood, garbage."
Judge Judy asks to see pictures.
Ms. Mackie provides photos.
She states the situation has "progressively gotten worse."
The photos are dated March 25, 2018.
Judge Judy asks if the items are still there.
Ms. Mackie confirms they are.
Judge Judy asks if the items in the photos belong to Mr. Burmeister.
Ms. Mackie confirms they do.
She also confirms they are on her property.
The Defendant's "Valuable Antiques"
Mr. Burmeister presents his own photographs.
He claims the items are not junk.
He states they are "1940s to 1920s steel casement windows."
He values them at approximately $5,000.
Judge Judy compares his photos to Ms. Mackie's.
She notes that Mr. Burmeister's photo appears clear.
Ms. Mackie suggests he "cleared it up" for the photo.
Mr. Burmeister insists the items are valuable.
He says they are valuable to him and other antique collectors.
Judge Judy's Ultimatum
Judge Judy cuts to the chase.
She tells Mr. Burmeister he has three days.
He must get his items off the property.
Otherwise, Ms. Mackie will call a dumpster.
Ms. Mackie will remove the items.
Judge Judy states she will award Ms. Mackie the money she spends.
"Do you understand?"
Judge Judy asks.
Mr. Burmeister says he does.
Judge Judy emphasizes there is no agreement for him to store his items there.
Mr. Burmeister tries to argue about his property line.
He claims the items are on his property.
Judge Judy is firm.
"Get it out in three days if it's touching an inch on her property," she states.
She reiterates that Ms. Mackie will remove it if he doesn't.
He will then pay the bill.
The Final Ruling
Judge Judy summarizes the situation.
She says Mr. Burmeister had an agreement with an "old lady."
He used her house as a storage shed.
Now the aunt is no longer able to care for herself.
Ms. Mackie is the heir to the property.
Mr. Burmeister must get his "stuff out."
"Be a good neighbor, get it out," Judge Judy says.
Mr. Burmeister continues to protest.
He claims the items are not on her property.
Judge Judy repeats her ruling.
"Get it off her property in three days," she commands.
If not, Ms. Mackie will remove it.
Mr. Burmeister will pay for the dumpster.
"We're done," Judge Judy concludes.
Ms. Mackie asks for a court order.
This would allow sheriffs to stand by during removal.
Judge Judy agrees.
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