Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix has sued her philandering ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval over the $2 million Los Angeles home where they still live together in an attempt to move on.
The 38-year-old reality star is taking legal action against 40-year-old Sandoval — who recently called an LA bakery — when she filed suit in LA Superior Court over their San Fernando Valley home, according to documents obtained by DailyMail.com on Friday.
According to the documents, the former couple disagreed on how to divide the home.
They read that Ariana wants a “division by sale,” which essentially means she wants a judge to order them to sell the home to split the proceeds.
What she is fighting is a “partition in kind,” which would allow each of them to retain their ownership interest in the property, which could theoretically result in one of them selling to a third party.
Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix has sued her philandering ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval over the $2 million Los Angeles home where they still live together, in an attempt to move on; they will be pictured together in June 2022
The 38-year-old reality star is taking legal action against 40-year-old Sandoval — who recently called an LA bakery — as she files a lawsuit in LA Superior Court over their San Fernando Valley home, according to TMZ. Friday
The couple had purchased the home in the greater LA area for about $2 million in 2019.
However, their nine-year relationship ended with 'Scandoval', which found Sandoval involved in an affair with her 29-year-old boyfriend Raquel Leviss (now Rachel).
This is a very different tune from the one Ariana sang in August 2023 when she defended her choice to live with Sandoval five months after their divorce.
Shortly before that, Bethenny Frankel had criticized their uncomfortable living situation on her Just B podcast, the reality star stated that she will not 'stuck' by making rash decisions.
“I've never been someone who came from money. I know how quickly that goes away,” she explained. 'I take care of myself.'
The TV personality went on to say that she is “not rich” and has a mortgage and other expenses.
“A lot of people on the internet seem to think I'm bringing in money right now. “I have a lot of places that money has to go before I get it,” she continued.
Despite living with Sandoval, the actress made it clear that she keeps their interactions to a minimum.
The couple had purchased the home in the greater LA area for about $2 million in 2019
The legal documents were obtained by DailyMail.com
According to the site, the documents show that the former couple does not agree on how to divide the home.
They claim Ariana wants a “division by sale,” which essentially means she wants a judge to order them to sell the house to split the proceeds
What she's fighting is an “in-kind division” that would allow each of them to retain their ownership interest in the property, which could theoretically result in one of them selling to a third party, according to TMZ.
“I have a pretty decent setup,” she said. “My room is a bit like my little apartment… I stay in my own little zone.”
Additionally, Madix said she keeps her door “locked just in case” and sleeps easier at night and doesn't worry when he comes through the door.”
“Yes, we're in the same house, but I don't have to think about (him),” the former bartender told listeners.
Also in August, the Buying Back My Daughter star explained why she hasn't moved out in the comments section of one of her recent Instagram posts.
“I am living in my home that I own while working with my attorney and financial advisors to find the best path forward before I uproot my dog and my elderly cat and cause even more trauma for the three of us,” she told a follower.
However, their nine-year relationship ended with 'Scandoval' which found Sandoval involved in an affair with her 29-year-old girlfriend Raquel Leviss (now Rachel – pictured together in November 2022 during their affair)
This is a very different tune from the one Ariana sang in August 2023 when she defended her choice to live with Sandoval five months after their divorce; they were seen in February 2023
Open book: Earlier this week, the Buying Back My Daughter star explained why she hasn't moved out in the comments section of one of her recent Instagram posts
“I am living in my home that I own while working with my attorney and financial advisors to find the best path forward before I uproot my dog and my elderly cat and cause even more trauma for the three of us,” she told a follower ( Madix and Sandoval's dogs pictured above)
In May, Ariana staged an elaborate publicity stunt in which she pretended to leave the house
It may not have been April Fool's Day, but a crafty Madix enlisted the help of friends and even hired a U-Haul for her prank, exploiting the sensation of 'Scandoval' by moving boxes out of her house in full view of photographers.
In May, Ariana staged an elaborate publicity stunt in which she pretended to leave the house.
It may not have been April Fool's Day, but a crafty Madix enlisted the help of friends and even hired a U-Haul for her prank, exploiting the sensation of 'Scandoval' by moving boxes out of her house in full view of photographers.
The reality star sold the feint to the hilt, even shading Tom's partner Rachel.
Madix is currently in a relationship with her new boyfriend, Daniel Wai.