Oscar-winning actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph has taken legal action against her landlord after what was supposed to be a luxury Los Angeles residence allegedly turned into a full-blown headache. In September 2024, The Holdovers star leased a $5+ million, 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom property for $17,000 per month. However, court documents filed against leasing company 421 NRD LLC reveal that the home fell far short of move-in ready standards.
Despite assurances that the 4,452-square-foot property was in pristine condition, Randolph’s filing details a laundry list of severe structural and sanitary problems. The Da’Vine Joy Randolph sues landlord $17k rental pest plumbing lawsuit outlines issues ranging from active pest infestations and persistent water intrusion to broken locks, door failures, and erratic water pressure.
“Rather than resolving the underlying problems, the landlord made insufficient fixes and eventually told her she was free to leave if she was unhappy with the home.”
Randolph is suing for breach of lease, claiming the property management company failed to provide a safe, fully functional living space commensurate with its premium price tag. While the lawsuit does not state a fixed damages figure, the actress seeks reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs, including pest control services and temporary hotel stays required during failed repair attempts.
