Jimmy Butler faces lawsuit over unpaid rent, property damage

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has been sued for allegedly failing to pay $260,000 in rent and leaving behind more than $127,000 in damages related to a luxury home he leased in Miami Beach, Florida.

Butler was dealt from the Miami Heat to the Warriors last month after requesting a trade.

Five Star Marketing and Promotions, Inc., sued Butler in the 11th Circuit Court in Florida last week, outlining its allegations against Butler.

In the suit, the plaintiff contends Butler failed to pay two months of rent at $130,000 per month for the property. Realtor.com says the contemporary-style, 5,398-square-foot home built in 2016 has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The home was built on a canal and also has a pool. The website pegs its value at about $10 million.

The lawsuit also alleges that Butler changed the locks and would not give a key to the property owner, keeping maintenance workers from entering the home. Butler also is alleged to have failed to maintain the swimming pool and air conditioning, the latter leading to extensive mold that required the replacement of ceilings and floors on the property.

The plaintiff is seeking payment of $257,282 and the right to keep Butler's $130,000 security deposit.

Butler has not commented on the case.