Eviction and Unlawful Detainer
We represent both landlords and tenants in Sherman Oaks unlawful detainer and eviction matters.
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Landlord-Tenant Lawyer in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks is a mid-market San Fernando Valley neighborhood with high rental demand from professionals, featuring older apartment buildings near Ventura Boulevard and newer units near the 405 Freeway.
Baghikian Law serves clients in Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks are generally heard at the Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys 91401. Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks, including Sherman Oaks Galleria area, Magnolia Woods, Chandler Estates, Kester/Moorpark area, and Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks border.
How We Help Sherman Oaks Clients
Habitability and Tenant Rights
For tenants only: we pursue repairs and damages for unsafe Sherman Oaks rentals.
Sherman Oaks habitability lawyerRent Control Violations
We enforce AB 1482 and any local Sherman Oaks rent rules and pursue damages for illegal increases.
Sherman Oaks rent control violations lawyerWrongful and Constructive Eviction
We hold Sherman Oaks landlords accountable for lockouts, shutoffs, and harassment.
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Questions from Sherman Oaks Clients
How long does an eviction take in Sherman Oaks?
An uncontested case in Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks?
Unlawful detainer cases for Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks tenant have to respond to an eviction?
As of 2025, a tenant served with an unlawful detainer summons in Sherman Oaks 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.