Mickey Rourke Evicted From Los Angeles Home Amid Rent Dispute

Actor Mickey Rourke has been evicted from his Los Angeles home after a judge issued a default ruling in favor of his landlord, Eric T. Goldie, in an unlawful detainer case. The ruling stems from nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent, despite a GoFundMe campaign raising over $100,000 to support cover the debt.

Eviction Ruling and Back Rent

On Monday, a judge in Los Angeles County Superior Court entered a default eviction ruling, granting possession of the property to Goldie and terminating Rourke’s lease according to court documents. A default ruling indicates Rourke did not respond to the eviction complaint within the legally required timeframe.

The eviction complaint, filed on December 29, alleged that Rourke owed $59,100 in back rent for the $7,000-a-month rental property as reported by the Los Angeles Times. He was initially served with a three-day notice to pay or vacate the premises on December 18.

GoFundMe Campaign and Rourke’s Response

In January, Rourke’s management team initiated a GoFundMe campaign to prevent the eviction, with Kimberly Hines, his representative, listed as the beneficiary. The campaign quickly surpassed its goal, raising over $100,000 from approximately 2,700 donors.

However, Rourke publicly rejected the funds, calling the campaign “humiliating” in a video posted to his Instagram account on January 5. He stated he would rather endure hardship than accept charity according to Page Six. Rourke cited issues with the property, including the presence of rodents, a rotting floor, and plumbing problems, as reasons for refusing to pay rent.

Hines, Rourke’s manager of nine years, told The Hollywood Reporter that the actor was aware of the GoFundMe and that it was intended to be helpful. She also stated she had arranged for Rourke to move to an apartment in Koreatown due to severe water damage and black mold in the Beverly Grove home.

Current Status and Property Possession

As of March 10, 2026, possession of the residence has been granted to landlord Eric T. Goldie Page Six reported. Rourke was seen removing his belongings from the property in January, and subsequently stayed in a West Hollywood hotel.

The judgment was for “possession only,” meaning it did not include any financial damages beyond the return of the property to the landlord as noted by AOL.