Eviction and Unlawful Detainer
We represent both landlords and tenants in North Hollywood unlawful detainer and eviction matters.
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Landlord-Tenant Lawyer in North Hollywood
North Hollywood's rental market centers on the NoHo Arts District near the Metro Red Line terminus, with a mix of pre-war apartments, new transit-oriented projects, and a heavy concentration of entertainment industry workers.
Baghikian Law serves clients in North Hollywood and the surrounding Los Angeles County (neighborhood of Los Angeles) 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 North Hollywood are generally heard at the Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys 91401. North Hollywood is a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles. City of LA RSO applies to qualifying units (pre-October 1, 1978).
We serve renters and owners throughout North Hollywood, including NoHo Arts District, Lankershim Arts Center, Valley Village, Toluca Lake adjacent, and Chandler Park area.
How We Help North Hollywood Clients
Habitability and Tenant Rights
For tenants only: we pursue repairs and damages for unsafe North Hollywood rentals.
North Hollywood habitability lawyerRent Control Violations
We enforce AB 1482 and any local North Hollywood rent rules and pursue damages for illegal increases.
North Hollywood rent control violations lawyerWrongful and Constructive Eviction
We hold North Hollywood landlords accountable for lockouts, shutoffs, and harassment.
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Questions from North Hollywood Clients
How long does an eviction take in North Hollywood?
An uncontested case in North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood?
Unlawful detainer cases for North Hollywood are generally filed at the Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys 91401. The exact filing location is set by the property ZIP code under the Los Angeles Superior Court local rules.
How many days does a North Hollywood tenant have to respond to an eviction?
As of 2025, a tenant served with an unlawful detainer summons in North Hollywood 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.