Eviction and Unlawful Detainer
We represent both landlords and tenants in Pasadena unlawful detainer and eviction matters.
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Landlord-Tenant Lawyer in Pasadena
Pasadena has a diverse rental market ranging from historic courtyard bungalows and craftsman flats to modern apartments near the Gold Line, with significant renter protections under a 2022 voter-approved rent stabilization charter amendment.
Baghikian Law serves clients in Pasadena 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 Pasadena are generally heard at the Pasadena Courthouse, 300 E. Walnut St., Pasadena 91101. Pasadena Rent Stabilization Ordinance enacted via Measure H (Charter Amendment), approved by voters November 2022. Covers multi-family units built before February 1, 1995; condos and single-family homes generally exempt.
We serve renters and owners throughout Pasadena, including Old Town Pasadena, Bungalow Heaven, Pasadena Playhouse District, Madison Heights, and Northwest Pasadena.
How We Help Pasadena Clients
Habitability and Tenant Rights
For tenants only: we pursue repairs and damages for unsafe Pasadena rentals.
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We enforce AB 1482 and any local Pasadena rent rules and pursue damages for illegal increases.
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We hold Pasadena landlords accountable for lockouts, shutoffs, and harassment.
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Questions from Pasadena Clients
How long does an eviction take in Pasadena?
An uncontested case in Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
Unlawful detainer cases for Pasadena are generally filed at the Pasadena Courthouse, 300 E. Walnut St., Pasadena 91101. The exact filing location is set by the property ZIP code under the Los Angeles Superior Court local rules.
How many days does a Pasadena tenant have to respond to an eviction?
As of 2025, a tenant served with an unlawful detainer summons in Pasadena 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.