Jenkins v. Boyce

Elinore Maesh Stormer, Judge.

This case was tried before the court on August 31, 1998. Both parties represented themselves. Plaintiff seeks $2,000 for damages to a rental property leased to defendant and raises an issue of first impression concerning liability for the criminal acts of others.

Plaintiff Karen Jenkins owns K & D Enterprises and in that capacity, on July 14, 1997, leased to defendant Toni Boyce the property at 470 Zahn Drive, Apartment 2. Boyce was to pay $635 per month for rent, and the same amount as a security deposit.

Boyce fell behind in her rent payments and Jenkins began…