Mickey Rourke Legally Evicted from Los Angeles Home Over Unpaid Rent
A Los Angeles court has issued a default judgment in favour of landlord Eric T. Goldie, legally evicting actor Mickey Rourke from his rental property. The ruling comes after Rourke failed to pay rent and did not respond to an eviction notice within California's designated time frame.
Financial Dispute and Court Ruling
According to court documents filed in December, Rourke owed $59,100 (approximately £44,043) in unpaid rental fees for the three-bedroom house located off Drexel Avenue. The landlord alleged that Rourke had been living in the property since March 30, 2025, under a lease agreement requiring a monthly rent of $5,200.
The court granted Goldie immediate possession of the house and cancelled the remainder of the lease agreement. This means Rourke will no longer be able to reside in the property moving forward. Goldie also requested that Rourke cover legal costs and pay the remainder of the rental agreement.
Rejection of Fan-Led GoFundMe Campaign
This eviction follows a recent incident where fans raised $100,000 (approximately £74,523) through a GoFundMe campaign organised by the assistant of Rourke's manager, Kimberly Hines. However, Rourke rejected the money, calling the campaign a "cruel embarrassment."
In January, Rourke told photographers in Los Angeles that he was unaware of the campaign until it was already underway. He stated, "That was some lady who worked for me did that s***. I know nothing. I'm embarrassed about it and I'm really p**sed off about it."
Property Condition Dispute
Although Rourke did not formally respond to the eviction notice, he reportedly told the press that there were significant issues with the property. He claimed the kitchen sink did not run, one bathroom had no water, there was no heat, air conditioners were non-functional, and the house had problems with rats and mice.
Rourke described the house, built in the late 1920s, as having rotten floors under the sink, which allowed rodents to enter. He expressed frustration, saying, "I don't want to live like this, you know."
Background and Fan Support
The GoFundMe campaign described Rourke as "a symbol of something rare: danger paired with vulnerability, toughness paired with heart." It highlighted his impact on American cinema in the late 1970s and 1980s as a raw and fearless actor.
Rourke had been served with a three-day notice to pay his unpaid rent or leave the property on December 18, according to the landlord's legal complaint. Goldie alleged that Rourke had "failed to comply with the requirements" of this eviction notice.
The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor now faces the consequences of this legal ruling, marking a significant personal and financial setback amid his ongoing career challenges.
