Casper Smart, the dancer and ex-boyfriend of Jennifer Lopez, is facing serious legal problems over his Los Angeles estate.
According to court documents, the 37-year-old allegedly failed to pay rent for several months, prompting the property owner to file a breach of contract and nonpayment lawsuit.
The lawsuit claims that Smart had been renting the upscale property for a period of time but stopped paying despite repeated requests.
The property owner is seeking compensation for back rent as well as additional damages for breach of the terms of the lease.
gave Dirty Dancing Starknown for his work as a choreographer, has yet to publicly comment on the legal matter. His legal team is expected to respond to the lawsuit in the coming weeks.
The legal woes mark a challenging chapter for Smart, who has struggled in recent years following his high-profile relationship with Lopez. Largely kept a low profile.
The outcome of the case will likely determine the extent of Smart’s financial obligations going forward.
For those not in the know, Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart became romantically involved in 2011, after J.Lo split from ex-husband Marc Anthony.