Why is Kenan Thompson being sued by his landlord?

Kenan Thompson is being sued for over $34,390 by a landlord who alleges the comedian broke a year-long lease on a Los Angeles property and failed to meet his lease obligations.

How much does the landlord claim Kenan Thompson owes?

The landlord is seeking over $34,390 from Kenan Thompson, which includes unpaid rent, rent differential, late fees, brokerage fees, and legal costs.

What is Kenan Thompson's side of the lease dispute?

Sources close to Kenan Thompson claim the issue is a contractual dispute, stating that the actor never received the property keys and was never physically present on the property.

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SNL Star Kenan Thompson Sued Over Alleged Lease Breach

29 Jan

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Summary

Kenan Thompson faces a lawsuit for over $34,390 in alleged damages.
The landlord claims Thompson broke a year-long lease agreement early.
Thompson disputes the claim, alleging he never received property keys.

SNL Star Kenan Thompson Sued Over Alleged Lease Breach

A landlord has filed a lawsuit against Saturday Night Live comedian Kenan Thompson, seeking over $34,390 in damages. The suit alleges Thompson terminated a year-long lease for a Los Angeles property before its completion, failing to meet his obligations.

The lease, which began on October 1, 2025, stipulated monthly rent of $10,250. The landlord claims Thompson agreed through his counsel in December to terminate the lease, allowing re-leasing, but this preserved the landlord's right to seek damages.

Thompson allegedly owes $17,425 for past rent and an additional $15,750 for the rent differential with a new tenant. The total sought includes late fees and legal costs, minus his security deposit.