Court Returns Mickey Rourke’s Los Angeles Home to Landlord After Eviction

Actor Mickey Rourke has officially lost possession of his rented home in Los Angeles after a court ruling granted control of the property back to the landlord, Eric T. Goldie. According to Los Angeles County Superior Court documents, the judgement was entered by default, indicating that Rourke did not appear in court or respond to the complaint within the legal deadline. The property, a Spanish-style bungalow on Drexel Avenue, was the subject of earlier legal filings demanding that Rourke either vacate the home within three days or pay $59,100 in overdue rent. Reports indicate that in January, Rourke was seen moving his belongings out, and a U-Haul truck was parked outside the property. Around the same period, the actor was reportedly staying in a high-end West Hollywood hotel, with rooms starting at $550 per night. During the dispute, a GoFundMe campaign was launched in Rourke’s name attempting to raise $100,000 to prevent eviction. The actor publicly denied involvement in the fundraiser, calling it unauthorized and emphasizing his pride in handling his affairs without charity. Rourke’s manager confirmed that he continues to receive acting offers but is selective, preferring higher-paying projects over lower-compensated work. This legal conclusion resolves the landlord-tenant dispute with possession formally returned to the property owner.