At a Glance
- Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval have settled their lawsuit over their Los Angeles home
- Court filing says dismissal is contingent on “satisfactory completion of specified terms”
- Final court date set for Feb. 5; trial looms on Feb. 17 if terms fail
- Why it matters: The deal ends a two-year legal fight triggered by their 2023 split and cheating scandal
Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval have reached a settlement in the lawsuit over the five-bedroom house they bought together in 2019, court documents obtained by News Of Losangeles show. The Jan. 13 filing in Los Angeles Superior Court requests dismissal of the entire case once both sides meet undisclosed conditions.
The Settlement Terms
The one-page notice does not reveal the exact agreement, but states the “dismissal” is contingent on the “satisfactory completion of specified terms.” If those terms are not met by the Feb. 5 status conference, the case will proceed to a Feb. 17 trial.
Madix, 40, first asked a judge to force a sale on Jan. 5, 2024, seeking an “equitable allocation of the proceeds” after paying off the mortgage, legal fees, and title costs. Sandoval, 43, countered in February 2024 that her complaint lacked “sufficient facts” and opposed the partition.
Timeline of the Dispute
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2023 | Couple splits after nine years together |
| Jan. 5, 2024 | Madix files for partition by sale |
| Feb. 2024 | Sandoval files response opposing sale |
| Jan. 13, 2026 | Settlement notice filed |
| Feb. 5, 2026 | Scheduled final status conference |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | Trial date if settlement fails |
Why the House Mattered
The pair purchased the five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom property in 2019 and gave News Of Losangeles an exclusive tour in 2021. After the split, Madix told News Of Losangeles she wanted to liquidate her investment.
“I own the house,” she said. “I felt like it was the last thing, and I’m just really motivated to be able to get my investment that I made into the house out so that I can make another investment and be able to fully move on from being tied to that.”
She added: “I want things a certain way when I think it’s the right time. So I’m ready. I want to own my home.”
What Happens Next
Both parties must meet the unspecified terms before Feb. 5. Representatives for Madix and Sandoval did not immediately respond to News Of Losangeles‘s request for comment on the settlement details.
Key Takeaways
- The settlement avoids a public trial over the Valley Village house the Vanderpump Rules stars once shared
- Madix’s initial filing sought a court-ordered sale and split of proceeds
- The Feb. 5 hearing will determine if the agreement is finalized or if the case moves to trial twelve days later
