Jaime King Slams Landlord After Breaking Silence on Nearly $42K Unpaid Rent Lawsuit

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Jaime King Slams Landlord Amid Settled Rent Dispute and Custody Struggles
[Image: Jaime King at an event in 2022]

Actress Jaime King, 45, has resolved her legal battle with landlord Sheila Irani over unpaid rent for her Hollywood Hills home but criticized Irani for attempting to “exploit this moment for attention.” The Hart of Dixie star was sued in January 2025 for $42,580 in back rent ($10,145/month) and forced to vacate the property, per court documents obtained by Us Weekly.

King confirmed the dispute was settled privately but called her landlord’s actions “disappointing.” She emphasized her focus on her children amid an ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Kyle Newman. Irani had accused King of unlawfully staying in the home, but King’s attorneys cited setbacks like LA wildfires and custody litigation as reasons for delayed payments.

[Image: Jaime’s former Hollywood Hills rental]

Under the settlement, King agreed to move out by March 22, 2025, with a $1,000/day penalty for overstaying. Photos showed her belongings being removed earlier this month. The property has since been re-rented for $11,900/month. A source told The Sun King downsized due to financial strain from legal fees and career challenges.

Custody Battle and Addiction Allegations
[Image: King with sons James and Leo in 2019]

A judge recently awarded Newman sole physical custody of their sons James, 11, and Leo, 9, granting him final decision-making authority. King’s visits must be supervised until she completes a six-month drug/alcohol program. Newman alleged in court filings that King drove under the influence with the children and left Leo at a doctor’s appointment to buy alcohol.

King denied the claims, stating she passed a drug test during a 2020 intervention arranged by Newman. She accused him of using the custody battle to “manipulate” her, while he maintained her addiction issues endangered their children. The former couple, married in 2007, divorced in 2023 after a bitter split involving mutual restraining orders.

Financial and Personal Struggles
King sold her Beverly Hills home post-divorce and faced career setbacks. A source revealed her “world shattered” after losing custody, exacerbating financial and emotional stress. Despite setbacks, King remains focused on rebuilding her life and relationship with her children.

[Image: King and Newman in 2017]

The actress, known for White Chicks and Sin City, continues to navigate her legal and personal challenges privately, prioritizing her sons’ well-being.

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