Running Out On The Rent 

I completely understand what this guy is going through… I lost my dad and I rapidly hit rock bottom. I went to rehab moved away. I’ve been sober 7 yrs in May ❤

Part of recovery is being accountable for your behaviour and debts. He's lucky the plaintiff is really nice.

The plaintiff is seriously one of the nicest and most patient guys ever!

I feel for this kid. The plaintiff is extremely nice. The kid should've taken the offer for the furniture and apologized to the man

Someone needs to explain to this young man, that recovery entails owning up to your responsibilities and trying to rectify the wrongs you have done. He seems to be missing that part of recovery.

Rehab is NOT a “get out of jail free” card. Recovery requires the addict to live up to their responsibilities. This kid has a lot of nerve turning around to sue the plaintiff. He really thinks the world owes him something. I can almost guarantee his recovery ended up being a failure. He learned nothing.

You couldn’t find any empathy for this defendant who put others at risk drinking while drunk. He didn’t care about others well being and he should be in jail right now for his poor choices.

The defendant is still in the mindset that he is a victim of his addiction and can use it as some sort of shield for telling the truth and owning his problems. The whole " not arguing with you" to the judge is his way of trying to force the judge to not make him face his responsibility through questioning him

Unpopular opinion: I think they’re both idiots. The plaintiff could have said something immediately protecting himself and his property. He also could have put his stuff in storage right away and then charged for that. THEN he could have mitigated his losses by getting a new tenant. The defendant seems to think his addiction is an excuse for poor behavior and taking advantage of a very nice and incredibly naive person. I hope he stays sober and gets a clue.

Y’all feeling too sorry for the defendant grieving does not mean you have to turn to drugs and alcohol, my dad passed and guess what I still paid my rent on time so booo hooo give that man his money 2 DUIs and he’s out free to get a third one

The landlord has a good heart.

It's difficult to admit when you are in the wrong. I wish both gentlemen happiness!

The plaintiff is a saint. My heart goes out to the defendant. But unfortunately being a sympathetic case doesn’t negate personal accountability. He need to get his shiz together big time.

I'm glad people are empathetic in the comments. But he's clearly got no empathy for others. His callous responses to his "multiple" DWI's, his response to the judge of "you can ask me a million times but I'm gonna keep saying the same thing", his blaming "them" for "specifically not wanting to sue him" even though he filed a counterclaim, his making excuses for every turn... that's someone who needs to grow up any take responsibility. Empathy sometimes involves a dose of being kicked in the *ss. He's lucky he didn't kill someone.

He's not in recovery. He's angry he's not apologetic, he's not taking accountability Judge Mathis would've been got him out of here 💀😂

Xanax addiction is no joke. That drug did more damage than all the other ones I tried combined. So glad to be free from it and hope he also gets free.

It’s time for the Defendant to accept responsibility, if not he will eventually be holding a sign asking for your help🙏🏻 and living outside.

Grief really takes a toll on you. Hearing his story pulls at my heart. I would have cleaned up the mess and given him his mother's furniture back. Sometimes being a good human cost us.

I do feel bad for the defendant. I think he lost it when his mother passed away. I don't even want to think about what will happen when my father passes🥺

If the defendant admits to not remembering a lot during his drug and alcohol abuse, how can he claim he didn't do such things? Just admit to what you've done and work on doing better

In North Carolina where I am we have to sue in the county where the defendant resides for small claims. I too feel that it should be where the offense occurred as my small business is stationary in one county; however, that’s not what our law requires.

I'm sorry for his loss 😢BUT seriously it's your responsibility to pick himself up! Don't expect it's somebody else's responsibility !

I hope the defendant seeks grief counseling and true substance abuse rehabilitation.

Some of you his MOM Died?! I am sorry how many mortgage free/rent free months should he get? You paying that for him?

If you pull 3 DWIs in my state within a ten year period it’s considered an automatic felony.

Plaintiff is the sweetest . I think the plaintiff had a soft spot for the kid

I understand his mother passed away and he is grieving and hurting but you still owe this man rent which was cheap all you had to do was help him clean his yard.

Defendants brain is fried.

Bro you abandon your shlt

He better lay off the alcohol if it’s got him losing his memory that quick he could also end up losing his life over it . If he’s still drinking

I don't think the defendant is completely a bad guy, I think his brain is just so fried from drug use.

My brothers and I lost our mom very suddenly, so sudden she was on emergent hospice for only 2 days before passing. I took advantage of the free year of grief counseling provided by the hospice company, my brothers did not. The difference between grief reaction varies between people, but with one of my brother's alcoholism tendencies, he relapsed and made poor decisions (again) due to the influence of alcohol. Particularly relating to not taking responsibility. I was able to curb how much alcohol I found myself drinking because I got the mental health care and developed better coping skills. I kept encouraging my brothers to do the counseling but they didn't want to. Can't force that sort of thing. Sadly, mental health care, and grief counseling, is not accessible to everyone. It should be. Maybe the defendant would've avoided DUIs and losing his license, etc, if he had access (and accepted) therapy after his mom died.

The Plaintiff is the worlds nicest guys in the world while the defendant is the worlds dumbest guys 😂

All the comments below praising the Plaintiff- NO! He's a pushover. There is a point where you can be a good person and help someone in need- then there comes a point where you're just being walked all over and have no spine to stand up for yourself and that is where I believe the Plaintiff is. As for the Defendant- he's clueless how the real world works and that's sad.

This case is exhausting just listening to it.

Damn I hope the defendant gets help really fast before something tragic happens to him

The plaintiff was an amazing person, makes me happy to see there are good ppl in this world

Plantiff seems to be a nice person at least in court 🤷

The defedent looks like he is been doing drugs before Court

Why is she giving plaintiff such a hard time. He seems super credible and the other guy was zoomed out of his mind to even know what was going on. Grief is not an excuse to avoid accountability.

And who got screwed up bcz he was the nicest landlord ever? The niceset landlord.

The plaintiff should have thrown that guy's ish out with the garbage and the whole idea that he owes him should be trash too and keep moving.

Idk I find it cute when she finds enjoyment in his stories. Milian is the only judge I watch cause she seems the most fair and I learn from her and the humor is enjoyable. But her time spent with his husband does make her seem more ....awesome as a human

Well I for one feel so sorry for the young man to lose his mother unexpectadly. He went over the deep end over it obviously. I pray that he gets the councelling he needs to deal with his loss.

It's crazy that they're cancelling this show. I hope Judge Milian can shop around a new show and get a new deal

he got free storage for months while also not paying rent

The defendant has an excuse for all his woes, but his mother dying has nothing to do with his alcoholism, he needs to accept responsibility for everything he has done before he can start to heal. He says he can't remember much from back then, but then denies backing the Uhaul into the fence, but then repeats he can't remember much from back then...

This is the first time I've seen someone who not only forgot most of the details of why they're being sued, they also forgot what they were countersuing for lmao. Think he might've left his brain at home that day

I want to know how that defendant is still breathing on his own?

The plaintiff strikes me as the type of guy who believes " Life is like a box of Chocolates" 🤣🤣 P. S. Happy Valentine's Day Ladies ❤

I wish I was as grounded and patient as the Plaintiff…

I hope the defendant gets alot of help and has alot of people in his corner

I would love a landlord like that!

This guy is on more than just booze...he's fried!!!

Shoot rent is not that cheap in Arkansas. We may be a small state, but they are charging New York prices for older apartments/homes and it’s insane lol

Why is she being so rude and mean to the defendant.. kid has admitted he had a substance abuse problem.. like I feel as tho she tries to be like Judy sometimes.. the kid has been respectful no need to be so rude to him.. obviously losing his mother did a number on him

I feel for the defendant. I really hope he gets the help he needs. Alcohol is a brutal think to kick. Keep trying and you will get there

My parakeet is more responsible and smarter than this clueless defendant. "Did you file a counterclaim? Duuuuuuuhhh....I donno!" 🙄

The way JM looks at John when he’s speaking ❤

Plaintiff is pretending to be patient at first , he's obviously got that queens tude 🤣

Unbelievable how patient Judge Milian was with the defendant and rather harsh towards the plaintiff. I think this young man is extremely selfish and used to manipulating people...all those excuses, there's always a death of a relative involved too (drug/alcohol related too?). She should've yelled at this punk!

I love watching John and Marilyn interact. You can tell they are still in love after all the years they've been married.

right @ 7:39-7:45 of course he cannot remember when he got the second DUI.

JM, to file in small claims you DO have to file in the county they reside in. So her saying 'no you don't' is a lie. I physically had to travel to LA from TX to file on a debt a former friend failed to pay me back on. I could not do it in my town where I live, because evidently the incident did not take place in my town, it took place in his town.

That was the weirdest court case. Those guys were oblivious. I don't understand how they go through the world.

Ahhhh.....the good old days! When tickets were affordable - even over here in Europe. I was shocked when I went online to check out a recent concert. Decided against it. I think the last concert I saw (and maybe I just don't remember and that followed...?) was when I was in the US in the mid-80's and saw The Who in Boston. If they didn't have jumbotrons set up, it coulda been just about anybody on stage jumping around --- I couldn't see them from up in the cheap seats.

That poor kid's world has been rocked and he's not coping well. Get thee to therapy.

awe i love the plaintiff 🥺🥺🥺🥺

Well let's be real!!!!! When I got divorced going through all that!!!! I got a DUI on Monday and a second one Thursday same week!!!! I didn't need rehab and be a whining crybaby!!!!! I took instantly response ability for my actions!!!!! Grow up crybaby!!!!!! Rehab people

Dude is still drinking. He’s never going to learn his lesson the rate he’s going. I pray he does not get behind the wheel and injure himself or someone else.

The plaintiff is seriously one of the nicest and most patient guys ever!

Why would you award him $100 for something you said you have no proof of? Oh just throw that in he’s done everything else.

I feel bad for the defendant, I hope he gets his life together soon. Unfortunately personal issues are no excuse to burden others.

This is such a heartbreaking case . The plaintiff is so sweet and I feel sooo bad for the Defendant.

The plaintiff is WAY too nice and the defendant is nasty, irresponsible, clueless and probably blacked out due to all of his drinking....so he's vigorously denying things he just can't remember. What a mess. Goes to show no matter how accommodating and empathetic you are, you can't fix a dysfunctional disaster of an individual who accepts zero accountability for his f-ups.

The Defendant is in a major BLACKOUT during this court proceeding.

I can empathize with the defendant losing his mother. However, he’s not taking any accountability for his behavior & he expects his landlord to bare his burdens. He appears to be possibly still using based on his responses & behavior

All I saw in the defendant and his pity full stories was a guy wallowing in his misery🙄 at the detriment of his landlord.

@Adrian Prince, since you're "part of the world", open your home & take him in! 🤔🤨🤔

In the best way, the plaintiff makes me think he's a drag queen

Defendant has a catchy name like a superhero. Blake Burns.

Why do Judge milian never understand why ppl are nice. She must live in paranoia that everyone is out to get her....😢sheesh, what a way to live.

WOW! the girlfriend is a gem! he's a TOTAL HOT AZZ , IRRESPONSIBLE MESS! the Plaintiff is one of the most decent lanlords i've seen in a while!

Ive been thinking about renting out one of the bedroom at my place, but all these cases with roommate issues got me thinking is the money worth all the headaches, and aggravation

I feel sorry for the both Plaintiff and defendant ,My heart goes out to the Defendant. I hope and pray he gets everything together.

The plaintiff during the alcoholic is not helping him self… too nice… allowed him self to be used way to long

Don't let his story sway u. He has always been trouble. It's not his mommy passing.

What a lovely man. Trying to help the young guy every step of the way. He was obviously not happy. As he didn’t comment after the verdict. His Mums stuff obviously didn’t mean that much to him.

I highly doubt the defendant is actually clean & sober, based on his demeanor.

Those were some great concerts!!

Wow drugs did a number on that poor dude heart goes out to people fighting drug abuse!

Douglas, sofa and couch is the same thing.

This case should’ve been on Judge Judy

Pretty sure the defendant is still on drugs during this case. His brain is fried!

The landlord is amazing! God bless him

i respect the plaintiff for being a nice person, he could’ve easily thrown his stuff out but chose not too. i also really respect the plaintiff for being so honest, it shows he’s truly trying to recover. praying for him, i hope he is able to fully grieve and continue his journey to sobriety.

Sometimes you can tell that the producers push things and twist the way people say things and sometimes JM is a little rude when she keeps pushing and someone just isn’t able to do anything

I think this is the first time I've heard they are from Arkansas

THIS IS SUCH A SAD CASE & IT HITS HM FOR ME....I HAD A HIGH SCHOOL EX RENT OUT MY BSMT W/ A FULL BATHRM THEN HE BROUGHT IN HIS PARENTS BELONGS I DIDN'T CARE JUST PAY $200 & DO MY SMALL YD LONG STORY SHORT HE PLAYED ME TO THE VERY DAY I STILL HAVE THE REST OF HIS DECEASED PARENTS BELONGINGS ONLY BECAUSE I WOULDN'T WANT ANYONE TO THROW ARD MY LOVED ONES BELONGINGS SMDH THE PLAINTIFF HMMMMMM HE COMES OFF COOL BUT IF YOU'RE GOING TO THROW IT AWAY JUST LET HIM HAVE IT OBVIOUSLY HE DID CARE TO HAVE THE MOTHERS FURNITURE GLAD THE DEFENDANT WENT IN FOR REHABILITATION STAY ON TRACK BLESS HIS HEART

You were saying that we can file anywhere that's not what the courts are telling us the courts are telling us we have to file in the county and the cities that person lives in. As for me I had to file against my god sister in Florida and I live in Texas they told me I had to file in Florida and I'm waiting on your show to pick it up!