Richards seeks order to remove Phypers family from Calabasas home

Denise Richards has sought court intervention to remove her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, and his family from the Calabasas home they once shared, so she can retrieve her dogs and personal belongings without violating a temporary restraining order currently in place. In court filings, Richards argues that although both names appear on the lease, she moved out two years ago with the understanding that Phypers’ relatives would only stay temporarily. She says she informed him that he would be solely responsible for the rent beginning in January and that the family had repeatedly indicated they would be leaving. Richards also contends the landlord has attempted to reach Phypers about unpaid rent but has been unable to contact him, prompting eviction proceedings that require immediate action to prevent harm to her pets and possessions.

Richards describes the property as having been returned to a disheveled state after years of absence, citing damage and disarray in the home. She attached images she says show removed flooring and scattered items, including boxes, clothing, and papers. In the filing, she asserts that she left many personal items and her late mother’s belongings at...