A family dispute between two prominent reality television personalities has come to light through court documents revealing that Kyle Richards pursued legal action to remove her sister Kim Richards from a residential property in Encino.
According to court documents, Kyle Richards, star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, filed a lawsuit against her older sister Kim Richards in January 2025. The legal action sought to evict Kim from a 2-bedroom, 3-bath, 1,633-square-foot condominium located in the Encino area of Los Angeles.
The lawsuit alleged that Kim Richards had been residing in the condominium for an extended period. Kyle Richards claimed she had instructed her sister to vacate the premises in late 2024. The legal filing sought both possession of the property and monetary damages calculated at $140 per day, commencing in November 2024, for each day Kim remained in the residence beyond the requested departure date.
Court records indicate that Kim Richards did not file a response to the lawsuit. Consequently, a default judgment was entered in March 2025, legally requiring Kim to surrender possession of the condominium to her sister.
Documentation from June 2025 reveals that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office attempted to serve Kim Richards with the judgment. However, by that time, she had already vacated the property, allowing Kyle Richards to assume possession without further legal complications.
The eviction lawsuit emerged during a particularly challenging period for the Richards family. The legal action was filed approximately two months after reports indicated that Kim had experienced a relapse following years of documented struggles with addiction. Sources indicated at the time that the family had adopted a tough love approach in response to the situation, maintaining firm boundaries until Kim addressed her challenges.
The relationship between Kim and Kyle Richards has been characterized by periods of tension and reconciliation over the years, with their personal struggles frequently documented through their reality television appearances.
During the season 14 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion, which aired in mid-2025, Kyle Richards and her oldest sister, Kathy Hilton, provided an update on Kim's circumstances. They reported that their sister had relocated to Florida and was "doing better" at that time.
The case illustrates the complex intersection of family relationships, property rights, and personal challenges that can necessitate legal intervention even among close relatives. While eviction proceedings typically involve landlords and tenants, this situation demonstrates that family members may sometimes need to pursue formal legal channels to resolve residential disputes.