Evictions and Unlawful Detainer
We represent landlords and tenants in residential and commercial unlawful detainer proceedings across Southern California, fast, precise, and legally sound.
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California Landlord-Tenant Counsel
When the Law Gets Complex,
When the Law Gets Complex,
We Get to Work.
Baghikian Law represents landlords and tenants throughout California, handling evictions, habitability, rent-control, and wrongful-eviction matters with precision, speed, and consistent communication.
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Vahe C. Baghikian, Esq.Founder & Attorney
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State Bar of CaliforniaLicensed since 2021
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What We Handle
Focused on Landlord-Tenant Law
Whether you are pursuing an unlawful detainer action, defending against a wrongful eviction, enforcing rent-control protections, or addressing habitability violations, we handle every step of your case with precision and consistent communication.
Habitability and Tenant Rights
California imposes strict habitability obligations on landlords. We represent tenants facing unsafe conditions, rent-withholding disputes, and negligent-landlord claims.
Learn moreRent Control Violations
Local rent-control ordinances are complex. We identify violations, enforce tenant protections, and pursue damages for affected renters.
Learn moreWrongful and Constructive Eviction
If you were unlawfully removed from your home, or forced out through neglect, lockouts, or harassment, we fight back and hold landlords accountable.
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Also Handling
Personal Injury Representation
Beyond landlord-tenant law, Baghikian Law represents injury victims in car accidents, motorcycle collisions, dog bites, and more. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis, with no attorney fee unless we recover for you. Fee arrangements for eviction and other matters differ and are explained during your consultation.
The Firm
Experienced Civil Litigation in Los Angeles County
Baghikian Law is a California-based firm representing clients in landlord-tenant matters, with additional experience in personal injury and property-damage claims throughout Southern California.
- Direct attorney involvement on every matter
- Strong courtroom advocacy when cases must be tried
- Cost-effective representation and clear communication
- Deep familiarity with LA County rent-control ordinances
Service Area
Serving Clients Throughout California
Baghikian Law serves clients throughout California, including the communities below.
Our Founder
Vahe C. Baghikian, Esq.
Founder & Attorney
Vahe C. Baghikian is the founder of Baghikian Law Firm, A.P.C., a California litigation practice dedicated to landlord-tenant law, with additional experience in personal injury and property-damage matters. He provides strategic, results-driven representation to clients across Southern California.
Known for his thorough approach to case preparation and aggressive advocacy, he brings meticulous attention to every phase of litigation, from pre-filing strategy through trial. A philosophy graduate, Mr. Baghikian brings analytical rigor and a critical-thinking mindset to every case.
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Common Questions
Landlord-Tenant Law, Answered
How much does a consultation cost?
Consultations with Baghikian Law are free and confidential. We will review your situation and explain your options with no obligation, and we respond to every inquiry within one business day.
Do you represent both landlords and tenants?
In eviction and unlawful detainer matters, we represent both landlords and tenants. In habitability matters, we represent tenants only, advocating for renters facing unsafe or uninhabitable conditions.
How long does an eviction (unlawful detainer) take in California?
Timelines vary by court and whether the case is contested, but unlawful detainer actions are designed to move quickly. The process is driven by strict statutory deadlines, which is why early, precise representation matters.
What is the implied warranty of habitability?
California law requires landlords to keep rental units fit for human occupancy, including working plumbing, heat, electricity, weatherproofing, and freedom from pests and mold. When landlords fail to maintain these standards after proper notice, tenants may have a habitability claim.
What counts as a wrongful or constructive eviction?
A wrongful eviction occurs when a landlord removes a tenant without following the legal process, for example, illegal lockouts, removing belongings, or shutting off utilities. A constructive eviction occurs when a landlord makes a unit uninhabitable to force a tenant out. Both can entitle the tenant to damages.
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- Phone
- (818) 804-8901
- Office
- Encino, California
- Service Area
- All of California