Mickey Rourke Kicked Out of Los Angeles Home for Failing to Pay Nearly $60,000 in Past Rent
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Mickey Rourke has been evicted from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay nearly $60,000 in back rent, with a court issuing a default judgment in favor of landlord Eric T. Goldie.
- The actor, who rented the three-bedroom Drexel Avenue house for $5,200 monthly, criticized the property for poor maintenance, including rat infestations and plumbing issues, blaming the landlord for neglect.
- Rourke rejected a GoFundMe campaign that raised $100,000 purportedly on his behalf, calling it a scam and stating he would never ask for charity, despite only being able to refund 10% of the donations through his lawyer.
- The landlord has requested the court to cover legal costs and terminate the remainder of Rourke's rental contract following his failure to comply with previous court orders to pay or vacate.
- Rourke has publicly expressed frustration and embarrassment over his living conditions, emphasizing his desire not to live in such a state despite financial difficulties.
