Kim Richards Cuts a Sad Figure in Rare Sighting After Eviction Drama

Key Points:

• Kim Richards made a rare public appearance in Santa Monica, sitting on a bench near the Santa Monica Pier while painting, months after a legal dispute with her sister Kyle Richards over a condo in Encino.
• TMZ sources confirmed Kim is not homeless and that Kyle Richards helped her find a place in the Santa Monica area following the eviction drama.
• The legal dispute began in late 2024 when Kyle sued Kim to leave her two-bedroom Encino condo, resulting in a default judgment in March 2025 after Kim did not respond, and she had moved out by June.
• The eviction attracted significant attention from Real Housewives fans, with Kyle stating during the RHOBH Season 14 reunion that Kim was living in Florida and "doing better," while Teddi Mellencamp mentioned the family encouraged Kim to seek help.
• Kim continues to spend time in California, maintaining contact with her daughters who remain in Los Angeles, and made another public appearance in April at the Chiller Theatre Expo, receiving positive fan interactions.