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Mickey Rourke Evicted: Rejects $100K GoFundMe Support

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Actor Mickey Rourke was evicted from his Los Angeles home after a court ruled in favor of his landlord, Eric T. Goldie, canceling the lease and granting possession.
Rourke said he withheld nearly $60,000 in rent due to unresolved plumbing and rodent issues.
A GoFundMe campaign raised over $100,000 to help him, but Rourke rejected the donations, saying he did not authorize the fundraiser and would handle his finances independently.

History

Historical Context

California's Eviction Control Ordinance, enacted in 1978, aimed to protect tenants from unjust evictions amid rising housing instability, particularly in Los Angeles. This law followed New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act of 1974 and reflects a broader trend toward tenant protections. The recent eviction case involving Mickey Rourke underscores ongoing landlord-tenant disputes, highlighting societal shifts towards personal financial responsibility.

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Story summary

Actor Mickey Rourke was evicted from his Los Angeles home after a court ruled in favor of his landlord, Eric T. Goldie, canceling the lease and granting possession.
Rourke said he withheld nearly $60,000 in rent due to unresolved plumbing and rodent issues.
A GoFundMe campaign raised over $100,000 to help him, but Rourke rejected the donations, saying he did not authorize the fundraiser and would handle his finances independently.

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