Katy Perry has notched a significant win in her long-running, contentious legal battle over the Montecito, California mansion she purchased more than five years ago.
A judge has ordered former owner Carl Westcott — an 85-year-old disabled veteran — to pay $1.84 million after determining the pop star missed out on substantial rental income during the protracted dispute, according to People.
Katy Perry arrives at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, on March 2, 2025.
Carl Westcott, an 85-year-old disabled veteran and the home’s former owner, has been ordered to pay Perry $1.84 million.
The clash stemmed from the $15 million Montecito estate that Perry, 41, and her ex, Orlando Bloom, 48, purchased in the ultra–exclusive enclave in July 2020.
But only days after signing the agreement, Westcott attempted to back out. He argued that he had recently undergone major back surgery and was taking strong medication that left him too impaired to fully grasp the contract.
He also cited Huntington’s disease — a neurological disorder he was diagnosed with in 2015 — as additional evidence that he lacked the capacity to consent to the high-value sale.
The $15 million Montecito mansion at the heart of Perry and Westcott’s bitter real estate battle. Village Properties
Perry and Bloom’s camp pushed back hard, maintaining the sale was entirely legitimate and that Westcott fully understood the terms when he signed.
Perry’s business manager also claimed Westcott was simply experiencing seller’s remorse after recognizing he might’ve fetched a higher price amid a rapidly rising market.
Ultimately, a judge agreed with Perry, finding that Westcott was “coherent, engaged, lucid and rational” when he approved the sale.
That ruling shut down his attempt to undo the deal — but the legal fight still didn’t end there.
Westcott was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease in 2015.
After the sale was officially upheld and Perry secured the mansion’s title in May 2024, she filed a lawsuit for damages on November 21, 2025.
The “Firework” singer claimed the prolonged legal battle had prevented her from renting out the property, potentially costing her millions in lost income. She also argued that the home had deteriorated during the dispute, leading to extensive and expensive repairs.
Perry initially sought nearly $5 million from Westcott, citing over $3.5 million in lost rental income and more than $1.3 million in repair costs.
Perry filed a $5 million lawsuit against Westcott for damages on November 21, 2025.
After reviewing months of financial records, property assessments, and expert testimony, the judge ruled that she was owed compensation — though not the full amount she sought.
In the final decision, Perry was awarded approximately $1.84 million, covering a calculated loss in rental income (adjusted for retained capital and interest) plus approved repair costs, according to People.
The mansion at the center of the dispute sits on a 2.5-acre lot and features eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, multiple guest areas, ocean views, meticulously landscaped grounds, an infinity pool, a jacuzzi, and ample privacy.
Perry was spotted arriving at the Ritz Hotel for Paris Fashion Week on June 25, 2024.
Although Perry and Bloom gained legal control of the Montecito estate months earlier, it’s unclear whether they ever moved in before their split in June 2025.
A final hearing related to the financial settlement is reportedly set for December 30.
The Post has contacted representatives for Perry and Bloom for comment.
