Ex girlfriend broke windows. Who pays?

[Carole G.]

One of my tenants' ex-girlfriends broke every window in the apartment.  I am trying to take her to small claims court, but in the meantime, the windows need fixed.  The total is only $137 over my deductible, so no use filing a claim.  Would you charge the tenant for the whole bill?  Split it with him?  Pay it all?  

[Shanequa J.]

The tenant is responsible for the damages their guests do.