Eviction and Unlawful Detainer
We represent both landlords and tenants in Long Beach unlawful detainer and eviction matters.
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Landlord-Tenant Lawyer in Long Beach
Long Beach has a large renter population with a mix of older multi-family stock downtown and in North Long Beach alongside beachside apartments near Belmont Shore.
Baghikian Law serves clients in Long Beach and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. We represent both landlords and tenants in eviction and unlawful detainer matters, and we represent tenants in habitability, wrongful-eviction, and rent-control disputes. Our firm brings precision, speed, and consistent communication to every case.
Landlord-tenant law is highly local. Notice requirements, just-cause rules, and rent ordinances differ between jurisdictions, and the details often decide the case. Unlawful detainer matters for Long Beach are generally heard at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse. Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance (LBTPO), adopted 2021, provides just-cause eviction protections and relocation assistance for covered units (generally multi-family built before Feb. 1, 1995).
We serve renters and owners throughout Long Beach, including Bixby Knolls, Belmont Shore, Downtown Long Beach, North Long Beach, and Signal Hill adjacent.
How We Help Long Beach Clients
Habitability and Tenant Rights
For tenants only: we pursue repairs and damages for unsafe Long Beach rentals.
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We enforce AB 1482 and any local Long Beach rent rules and pursue damages for illegal increases.
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We hold Long Beach landlords accountable for lockouts, shutoffs, and harassment.
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Questions from Long Beach Clients
How long does an eviction take in Long Beach?
An uncontested case in Long Beach typically runs 30 to 45 days from service of the unlawful detainer through judgment, plus the sheriff's notice-to-vacate period. A contested case that goes to trial usually takes 60 to 90 days, and local backlogs can add more.
Which court hears eviction cases for Long Beach?
Unlawful detainer cases for Long Beach are generally filed at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse. The exact filing location is set by the property ZIP code under the Los Angeles Superior Court local rules.
How many days does a Long Beach tenant have to respond to an eviction?
As of 2025, a tenant served with an unlawful detainer summons in Long Beach has 10 business days to file a written response. Missing that window can lead to a default judgment, so both landlords and tenants should act quickly.