Eviction and Unlawful Detainer
We represent both landlords and tenants in Paramount unlawful detainer and eviction matters.
Paramount eviction lawyerLos Angeles County
Landlord-Tenant Lawyer in Paramount
Paramount is a small industrial-residential city in southeast LA County with older apartment stock and a largely working-class renter population relying on AB 1482 for tenant protections.
Baghikian Law serves clients in Paramount 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 Paramount are generally heard at the Compton Courthouse, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton 90220. Paramount has a Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance for mobile home parks, but NO general rent control ordinance for apartments. Regular residential rentals are covered by AB 1482 statewide only.
We serve renters and owners throughout Paramount, including Downtown Paramount, East Paramount, Rosecrans area, and Somerset.
How We Help Paramount Clients
Habitability and Tenant Rights
For tenants only: we pursue repairs and damages for unsafe Paramount rentals.
Paramount habitability lawyerRent Control Violations
We enforce AB 1482 and any local Paramount rent rules and pursue damages for illegal increases.
Paramount rent control violations lawyerWrongful and Constructive Eviction
We hold Paramount landlords accountable for lockouts, shutoffs, and harassment.
Paramount wrongful lawyer
Free Consultation
Talk to a Paramount Landlord-Tenant Attorney
Confidential and no-obligation. We respond within one business day.
Call (818) 804-8901 Send a MessageFAQ
Questions from Paramount Clients
How long does an eviction take in Paramount?
An uncontested case in Paramount 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 Paramount?
Unlawful detainer cases for Paramount are generally filed at the Compton Courthouse, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton 90220. The exact filing location is set by the property ZIP code under the Los Angeles Superior Court local rules.
How many days does a Paramount tenant have to respond to an eviction?
As of 2025, a tenant served with an unlawful detainer summons in Paramount 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.