California has some of the strongest tenant protections in the nation. Landlords must follow strict legal procedures to evict tenants, and many common eviction tactics are outright illegal. Our attorneys pursue damages for tenants who were illegally locked out, retaliated against, or wrongfully forced from their homes.
Please noteWe do not defend unlawful detainer (UD) eviction lawsuits. UD cases run on days-long deadlines and require a dedicated UD specialist for quick action — our practice builds large-value affirmative damages cases against landlords. If you've been served with a UD summons, seek UD counsel immediately; call us and we'll point you in the right direction.
Common Issues We Handle
- Retaliatory eviction for reporting habitability issues
- Eviction without proper written notice
- Discriminatory eviction based on protected characteristics
- Owner move-in evictions that don't meet legal requirements
- Ellis Act evictions with inadequate relocation payments
- Constructive eviction through harassment or utility shutoffs
- Eviction in violation of local rent control ordinances
Relevant Law: Code of Civil Procedure § 1161; Civil Code § 1942.5
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