Eviction and Unlawful Detainer
We represent both landlords and tenants in Torrance unlawful detainer and eviction matters.
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Landlord-Tenant Lawyer in Torrance
Torrance is a large South Bay city with a mix of suburban single-family rentals and older apartment complexes, primarily a homeowner-majority city with AB 1482 as the sole renter protection.
Baghikian Law serves clients in Torrance 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 Torrance are generally heard at the Torrance Courthouse. Torrance has no local rent control ordinance. Covered units fall under AB 1482 statewide only.
We serve renters and owners throughout Torrance, including Old Torrance, North Torrance, South Torrance, West Torrance, and Walteria.
How We Help Torrance Clients
Habitability and Tenant Rights
For tenants only: we pursue repairs and damages for unsafe Torrance rentals.
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We enforce AB 1482 and any local Torrance rent rules and pursue damages for illegal increases.
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We hold Torrance landlords accountable for lockouts, shutoffs, and harassment.
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Questions from Torrance Clients
How long does an eviction take in Torrance?
An uncontested case in Torrance 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 Torrance?
Unlawful detainer cases for Torrance are generally filed at the Torrance 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 Torrance tenant have to respond to an eviction?
As of 2025, a tenant served with an unlawful detainer summons in Torrance 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.