Lawsuit Over LaMelo Ball Rent Dismissed
A federal lawsuit tied to more than $270,000 in alleged unpaid rent and fees involving Cam Newton's company and Ball's manager has been dismissed.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
A lawsuit alleging that LaMelo Ball and his manager owed more than $270,000 in unpaid rent and HOA fees for 11 months has been dismissed in its entirety. The case, brought by Cam Newton's company Agape Property Management, was dismissed in late October after a joint motion to dismiss was filed on October 30.
Why it matters
The dismissal closes a dispute over condominium rentals in Charlotte that connected the former Hornets guard to a sprawling landlord-tenant fight. The reason for the joint dismissal has not been publicly disclosed.
Agape alleged $180,000 in unpaid rent and $90,000 in HOA compliance fees from Jackson, against a combined $15,000 monthly rent for the two units. The reason the parties jointly sought dismissal has not been publicly explained.
The players
LaMelo Ball
Former Charlotte Hornets guard who was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer and was named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Cam Newton
Former NFL quarterback whose company, Agape Property Management, brought the lawsuit over the condominium rentals.
The details
Agape Property Management, owned by Cam Newton and his father Cecil Newton, leased two condo units to Ball and Jermaine Jackson. Agape evicted Jackson from one unit in Mecklenburg County small claims court and later sued Ball, arguing he was liable because he originally sublet a unit to Jackson.
Timeline
2020: Lease signed for Newton's Charlotte condos.
April 2026: Agape sued Jackson in small claims court.
September 2026: Lawsuit appealed to federal court.
October 30, 2026: Joint motion to dismiss filed.
Legal Context
The dispute grew out of Ball's residence in Charlotte during his five-year Hornets tenure, which ended with this summer's trade to Minnesota. The dismissal leaves the property and fee disputes resolved without a court ruling on the merits of the claims against Ball.
The dismissal removes the pending federal case from the docket, so no further court proceedings are scheduled in it. Fantasy and roster observers tracking Ball's career will note he now plays for Minnesota after the summer trade.
The takeaway
Long-term residential leases involving multiple parties can create overlapping liability, and disputes often turn on who signed which agreement. Readers facing similar rental disagreements should document verbal arrangements in writing.
Further reading
For more on the Hornets' recent roster moves, see Basketball coverage for Charlotte.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Herald.
