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Judge Signs Order Granting Katy Perry About $1.84 Million in Montecito Mansion Dispute

The tentative award reflects calculated rental losses and approved repair costs after offsets, with final accounting set for a December 30 hearing.

Overview

  • A Los Angeles County judge signed a proposed order awarding roughly $1.84 million to Perry, which is expected to stand unless an objection is filed within 10 days.
  • Perry had sought nearly $5 million, and the court’s calculation credits about $2.8 million in rental value minus offsets for retained capital and interest, plus approved repair expenses.
  • Reporting indicates Perry’s business manager previously paid Westcott $9 million and kept about $6 million in escrow, from which the award would be deducted.
  • The dispute stems from Westcott’s 2020 attempt to rescind the $15 million sale by claiming incapacity from medication and a Huntington’s disease diagnosis.
  • A prior ruling found Westcott was coherent at the time of the deal and upheld the sale, with Perry securing title in 2024 and the damages phase now nearing conclusion.