Judge Judy Season 16 Episode 121 The Runaway Renter; Trashed Lake House

The episode titled "The Runaway Renter; Trashed Lake House" of season 16 of "Judge Judy" showcases two cases brought before the famous judge, Judge Judy Sheindlin. In the first case, a landlord files a suit against his former tenant who fled the house without any prior notice, leaving it in a deplorable state. The landlord claims that the tenant did not pay rent for several months, and when he went to collect it, he found the house trashed and damaged. He is seeking compensation for the damages caused.

The defendant, who is the former tenant, defends himself by saying that he had to leave the house without informing the landlord as he feared for his life. Moreover, he accuses the landlord of not providing adequate safety measures and allowing his dangerous ex-girlfriend to harass him. He also alleges that the landlord told him not to worry about rent as he owed him a considerable amount of money, and the landlord is aware of the terrible condition of the house.

Judge Judy listens to both sides carefully and tries to find out the truth. She is determined to find out the circumstances that led to the defendant leaving the house in such a filthy condition and who is responsible for the damages caused to the property. She questions both parties and examines the evidence presented, such as pictures of the damages and texts exchanged between the landlord and tenant.

In the second case, a family is suing a vacation rental company claiming that they rented a lake house that was unhygienic, full of garbage, and had no running water. They seek a refund and compensation for the damages caused.

The plaintiff accuses the rental company of fraudulent representation and failing to maintain the house as promised in the advertisement. They allege that they were forced to spend the entire vacation cleaning up the house and hauling garbage to the dumpsite.

The defendant, who is the rental company, defends themselves by saying that the plaintiffs were aware of the condition of the house before renting it, and the company had no obligation to provide them with running water or cleaning supplies. Moreover, they argue that the plaintiffs damaged some parts of the property, which they are not willing to pay for.

Judge Judy again listens to both parties and examines the evidence presented, such as pictures of the house, receipts, and rental agreements. She carefully reviews the contract, which the plaintiffs had signed, and takes note of any discrepancies.

Through her sharp questioning, Judge Judy tears apart the arguments presented by both sides and comes to a just conclusion based on facts and evidence. She offers advice to both parties and provides them with valuable insights that they can apply in the future.

Overall, this episode of "Judge Judy" showcases how the famous judge navigates complex legal cases, dispenses justice, and provides life lessons to people.