Mickey Rourke Evicted from Los Angeles Home Over Uninhabitable Conditions
Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke has been legally evicted from his Los Angeles residence following a court ruling that favored his landlord. The 73-year-old star of The Wrestler had ceased rent payments months earlier, citing what he described as unacceptable living conditions including a persistent rodent infestation and malfunctioning bathroom plumbing.
Unresolved Maintenance Issues Prompt Rent Withholding
According to statements Rourke made to celebrity news outlet TMZ, the actor stopped paying rent because the apartment had become uninhabitable. "The reason I stopped paying rent was because the living conditions in the apartment had become unacceptable," Rourke explained. "There were ongoing rodent issues that required multiple visits but were never fully resolved, and the bathroom and plumbing frequently did not work."
The actor claimed he repeatedly requested repairs from his landlord, Eric Goldie, but the problems persisted over several months. "Basic maintenance was never properly handled," Rourke stated, describing how the unresolved issues ultimately led to his decision to withhold approximately $59,100 in rent payments.
Court Proceedings and Eviction Order
Court documents obtained by multiple media outlets including TMZ, the Los Angeles Times, People, and NBC reveal that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge ruled in favor of landlord Eric Goldie on Monday, March 9, 2026. The judge ordered termination of the rental agreement and granted possession of the property to Goldie.
Rourke had already relocated to a West Hollywood hotel with his dog in January, but the formal eviction proceeding continued. The actor had been served with a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises on December 18, 2025, which he failed to comply with, leading to the subsequent court action.
Controversial GoFundMe Campaign
Shortly before Rourke moved to the hotel, a GoFundMe campaign was launched on his behalf by Liya-Joelle Jones, an assistant to his manager Kimberly Hines. The campaign aimed to raise $100,000 to help the actor avoid eviction and quickly exceeded its goal.
However, Rourke publicly denounced the fundraising effort in a January Instagram video, stating: "Somebody set up some kind of foundation or fund for me to donate money, like in a charity, and that's not me, okay? I wouldn't know what a GoFund foundation is in a million years. My life is very simple. I don't go to outside sources like that. And yeah, it is embarrassing, but I'm sure I'll get over it like anything else."
Hines later told Deadline that her team created the page "in an act of desperation" after Rourke received the eviction notice, emphasizing there was no "mal intent" behind the initiative. The GoFundMe page claimed it was launched with the actor's "full permission," a statement Rourke contradicted, indicating he would be consulting with his lawyers about the matter.
Current Living Situation
The actor continues to reside at the West Hollywood hotel where he moved in January, accompanied by his dog. Despite the eviction ruling, Rourke maintains his position that the uninhabitable conditions at his former residence justified his decision to withhold rent payments.
This incident represents another chapter in the actor's often turbulent personal life, though Rourke emphasized in his statements that he prefers to handle his affairs privately rather than through public fundraising campaigns.
