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\nKaty Perry and Orlando Bloom purchased a Montecito, Calif., home for $15 million in 2020Days later, the previous owner, Carl Westcott, attempted to revoke the deal, claiming mental incapacityFollowing a years-long battle, a California judge determined that Perry, who previously requested $5 million in lost rental value property and repairs, is owed $1.8 million<\/p>\n
Katy Perry<\/a> has been awarded $1.8 million in damages over lost rental income amid an ongoing dispute over a Montecito, Calif., home that the previous owner, Carl Westcott, tried to take back.\n<\/p>\n The “Hot N Cold” singer, 41, and her ex-fianc\u00e9<\/a> Orlando Bloom<\/a>, bought the $15 million home<\/a> from Westcott in August 2020. Days later, Westcott attempted to rescind the deal, citing his mental incapacity.\u00a0He was diagnosed with a genetic brain disorder known as\u00a0Huntington\u2019s Disease<\/a>\u00a0in 2015.\n<\/p>\n Perry, who gained ownership<\/a> of the property in May 2024, has been in a years-long legal battle with the owner of 1-800-Flowers after he wanted to revoke the sale of the property and filed suit against Perry’s business manager, Bernie Gudvi. A judge ruled that there was\u00a0no \u201cpersuasive evidence\u201d to back Westcott’s claims and that he appeared to be \u201ccoherent, engaged, lucid and rational.\u201d\n<\/p>\n More recently, Perry asked for nearly $5 million in damages<\/a>, claiming that $3,525,000 in rental value was lost during the dispute in addition to $1,343,401.95 for “necessary repairs,” according to court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Judge Joseph Lipner of the Superior Court of the State of California in Los Angeles County determined that Perry is owed a total of $1,842,142.84, court docs obtained by PEOPLE state.\n<\/p>\n The amount includes $2,795,000 for the rental value of the property during the delayed closing (from the date of the sale in September 2020 through the stipulated cutoff date of March 31, 2024), minus the value of retained capital ($1,062,736) and Westcott’s lost interest ($149,703.00). The judge also limited the cost of repairs during the delay period to $259,581.84, the exact amount Westcott had previously proposed.\n<\/p>\n The judge pointed out that concerning the $15 million sale, Gudvi paid Westcott $9 million and retained $6 million of the purchase price. Gudvi can now deduct the $1.8 million from the remaining $6 million.\n<\/p>\n Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom in September 2024.<\/p>\n Ryan Emberley\/Getty<\/p>\n Gudvi is also responsible for preparing the judgment, and a hearing for him to challenge the judgment is scheduled for Dec. 30.\n<\/p>\n Perry and Bloom initially purchased the Montecito estate for their family, including their 5-year-old daughter Daisy Dove<\/a>. Touting eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, the estate spreads across 2.5 acres and also features a three-bedroom guesthouse with a view of the ocean. An infinity pool, jacuzzi and outdoor fireplace round out the home’s amenities.\n<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.\n<\/p>\n It’s unclear if Perry and Bloom moved into the home after gaining access in May 2024. Sources previously told PEOPLE that Bloom and Perry began renting out the property<\/a> in February.\n<\/p>\n