Ep 105. Orange is Not the New Black

In this episode of Judge Faith, titled "Orange is Not the New Black," we meet two former friends turned enemies. The plaintiff, Eva, is suing her former friend, the defendant, Andrea, for unpaid rent and damages to her home. Eva claims that Andrea rented a room in her home for several months and defaulted on her payments, leaving behind damaged furniture and a hole in the wall.

Andrea, however, alleges that Eva was an absentee landlord and did not provide adequate living conditions. She claims that the roof leaked and there were bugs in the room, causing her to leave early and vacate the premises. Eva denies these accusations and asserts that Andrea's negligence caused the damages in the home.

Both parties bring witnesses to the stand, including a former neighbor and landlord, to support their claims. The neighbor testifies that she witnessed Andrea moving out in the middle of the night and leaving behind numerous items, suggesting that she had no intention of paying the rent. The former landlord, however, testifies that she had a similar experience with Eva, claiming that she also did not provide adequate living conditions for her tenants.

Judge Faith listens to both sides carefully and ultimately rules in favor of the plaintiff. She determines that Andrea was in breach of her agreement with Eva and owes her the unpaid rent as well as the cost of the damages. The ruling highlights the importance of following through on rental agreements and maintaining a level of responsibility as a tenant.

Overall, this episode of Judge Faith brings to light the common dispute of unpaid rent and damages in rental situations. Through the testimonies of witnesses and the careful consideration of evidence, the judge determines a fair and just ruling that emphasizes the importance of responsibility and accountability in rental agreements.