How Stevie Wonder’s Shock Eviction Lawsuit Highlights a Costly Homeowner Mistake

Evicting a loved one is never an easy task—no matter who you are. Case in point: Iconic singer-songwriter, Stevie Wonder is suing Carmen Efferson, his reported former fiancée, to evict her from his Studio City, CA, property. Under an alleged verbal agreement, she’s lived there rent-free since 1988 and now, he's asking her to leave. The dispute began in July when Efferson refused to let inspectors enter the property to assess its home insurance coverage saying she felt harassed. According to Wonder’s lawyers, her refusal led to a policy cancellation, yet she remained in the property despite being told to move out by an Aug. 27 deadline.Another notice was reportedly issued on Oct. 6, giving Efferson three days to leave the property but she failed to respond. Now, Wonder’s legal team is asking the Los Angeles Supreme Court to evict her, end their agreement, cover his legal fees, and award up to $600 in damages. Experts agree the real point of contention here is the lack of any type of documentation about their arrangement. “A lack of a written agreement creates a major problem when issues arise. When there is a breakup involved or parties want to separate, the owner might believe they...