Overview
- The Los Angeles Superior Court order signed Dec. 26 found the lease forfeited for nonpayment and granted owner John Karan possession of the 6,985-square-foot home.
- Court records show a default after Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers failed to respond on time, and the judge has not ruled on Karan’s claim for roughly $84,000 or other damages.
- The pair leased the house in 2020 for $12,000 per month with a reported $24,000 security deposit, and filings allege seven months of unpaid rent dating to February.
- Richards moved out in late 2023, while Phypers remained with family members, as the parties disputed responsibility for the home’s condition and payments.
- Related proceedings continue, including Phypers’ request for spousal support after disclosing over $850,000 in debt and Richards’ five-year restraining order, as prosecutors pursue felony charges against Phypers.