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A Roommate Dispute Over Locks and Leases
Imagine walking into Judge Judy's courtroom.
You are there because your landlord changed the locks.
You had just moved in.
The Plaintiff Seeks His Money Back
Mr. Mills is the plaintiff.
He rented a room from Mr. Parker.
Mr. Mills says he paid $700.
This was for rent and a deposit.
He wants this money back.
He also claims he was illegally evicted.
The Defendant's Side of the Story
Mr. Parker is the defendant.
He is the landlord.
He admits to changing the locks.
He says it was for safety reasons.
Mr. Parker also has a counterclaim.
He claims Mr. Mills broke into his home.
He says Mr. Mills took items.
The Move-In and the Money
Mr. Mills explains he paid Mr. Parker on June 26th.
He paid $500 for rent.
He paid $200 for a deposit.
Mr. Parker does not deny receiving this $700.
Mr. Mills received the keys that same day.
He moved his belongings in on June 26th or 27th.
The Locks Are Changed
Mr. Parker changed the locks on July 1st.
He states the $700 Mr. Mills paid was for July's rent.
Judge Judy asks why he changed the locks.
Mr. Parker says it was due to safety.
He claims Mr. Mills became aggressive.
This aggression allegedly started on the second day.
The Lease Agreement Discussion
Mr. Parker, a nurse, says he was tired.
He suggested signing the lease on Wednesday.
He claims Mr. Mills started yelling on Tuesday.
Mr. Mills allegedly said, "you got me coming home early just to meet you."
Judge Judy questions the lease signing arrangement.
Mr. Parker admits he did not set a specific time.
Rules Not in Writing
Mr. Parker states the lease was signed on June 28th.
He claims Mr. Mills was very aggressive.
After signing, they verbally discussed house rules.
These rules included no smoking and no loud music.
They also discussed respectful hours for company.
Judge Judy clarifies a crucial point.
She states that if rules are not in the written lease, they are not part of the agreement.
Mr. Parker initially said he told Mr. Mills the rules after signing.
He then corrected himself.
He said it was before.
Judge Judy points out this contradiction.
She emphasizes that unwritten rules do not exist in the landlord-tenant relationship.
Claims of Aggression and Smoking
Mr. Parker claims further aggression on Wednesday.
He says Mr. Mills started cursing him out.
He also claims Mr. Mills was slamming doors.
Mr. Parker smelled smoke.
He asked Mr. Mills if he was smoking.
Mr. Mills denied it.
Unlocked Doors and Yelling
Mr. Parker claims he came home to unlocked doors.
This happened two nights in a row.
Mr. Mills was not around.
When confronted about locking doors, Mr. Mills allegedly started yelling.
Mr. Parker states these incidents continued until Thursday.
This led him to change the locks on July 1st.
Mr. Mills confirms he did not change the locks back.
He states he is currently homeless.
The Counterclaim of Theft
Mr. Parker presents a counterclaim.
He alleges Mr. Mills broke into his home.
He claims Mr. Mills took two TVs.
An air conditioner was also allegedly taken.
Other items were missing.
Mr. Parker states he has a police report.
He notes both locks on his screen door were unlocked.
He argues Mr. Mills was the only one with keys.
Judge Judy Questions the Evidence
Judge Judy questions the proof of the break-in.
She notes Mr. Parker's neighbor is not present.
She states she cannot quote the neighbor.
She will look at the police report.
She emphasizes there is no witness to Mr. Mills taking items.
Text Messages and Photographs
Mr. Parker presents text messages.
He claims they show him asking Mr. Mills to return items.
He says Mr. Mills told him to return his money.
Mr. Parker also presents photographs.
He claims they show Mr. Mills smoking at 2 AM.
He describes the house as "on fire."
Mr. Mills denies smoking in the house.
He states Mr. Parker had candles burning.
These candles were on a wooden dresser when he moved in.
Judge Judy's Ruling
Judge Judy states there is no proof Mr. Mills stole property.
She dismisses Mr. Parker's counterclaim.
She rules in favor of Mr. Mills.
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