Mickey Rourke Blames 'Serious Problems' for Eviction

The actor says unacceptable living conditions led him to withhold over $59,000 in rent.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 8:58am

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Actor Mickey Rourke, 73, has spoken out about the alleged 'unacceptable' living conditions that prompted him to withhold over $59,000 in rent, leading to his eviction from a Los Angeles property he had occupied for over a decade.

Why it matters

Rourke's case highlights the complexities of landlord-tenant disputes, especially when high-profile figures are involved. It raises questions about tenant rights, property maintenance standards, and the potential impacts of withholding rent.

The details

Rourke was accused of failing to pay over $59,100 in rent to his landlord, Eric Goldie. The former boxer claims the living conditions in the Los Angeles property were unacceptable, leading him to withhold the rent payments.

  • Rourke had occupied the Los Angeles property for over a decade.
  • In January 2026, it was revealed that Rourke was being evicted from the property.

The players

Mickey Rourke

A 73-year-old actor and former boxer who was evicted from a Los Angeles property he had occupied for over a decade.

Eric Goldie

The landlord of the Los Angeles property from which Rourke was evicted.

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What they’re saying

“The living conditions were unacceptable, which is why I withheld the rent.”

— Mickey Rourke

The takeaway

This case highlights the complexities of landlord-tenant disputes, especially when high-profile figures are involved, and raises questions about tenant rights, property maintenance standards, and the potential impacts of withholding rent.