The People's Court Season 23 Episode 121 Heating things up

In this episode of The People's Court, titled "Heating things up," Judge Marilyn Milian presides over a case involving a dispute between two landlords and their former tenant. The landlords claim that the tenant caused damage to their property during his stay and they are seeking compensation for the repair costs.

The plaintiff landlords are a married couple who own multiple rental properties. According to them, the defendant tenant rented a property from them for six months and left it in a state of disrepair when he moved out. They claim that he damaged appliances, broke windows, and left trash and debris throughout the property.

The defendant tenant, on the other hand, argues that the damages were already present when he moved in and that the landlords did not properly maintain the property. He claims that he reported several problems, including a malfunctioning heating system, to the landlords but nothing was ever done to address them.

As the case unfolds, Judge Milian listens carefully to both sides and weighs the evidence presented. She questions each party and their witnesses, and examines photographs of the alleged damages.

One key piece of evidence is a video submitted by the plaintiff landlords, which shows the condition of the property after the defendant tenant moved out. The video shows broken furniture, appliances, and debris scattered throughout the house.

However, the defendant tenant argues that the video was taken weeks after he moved out and that some of the damage shown was not caused by him but by subsequent tenants who lived in the property after him.

Judge Milian delves deeper into the timeline of events and questions each party about their respective responsibilities. She ultimately rules in favor of one party and orders the other to pay damages.

As with all episodes of The People's Court, "Heating things up" provides a glimpse into the daily disputes and conflicts that arise between individuals in society. It showcases the legal process in action and demonstrates how impartial and fair judgments can be made to resolve even the most contentious disagreements.