Eviction and Unlawful Detainer
We represent both landlords and tenants in West Hollywood unlawful detainer and eviction matters.
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Landlord-Tenant Lawyer in West Hollywood
West Hollywood has one of California's strongest rent control ordinances protecting pre-1979 apartment stock, a 1.9-square-mile city with very high rental demand and rents well above the LA County median.
Baghikian Law serves clients in West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood are generally heard at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles 90012. West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), one of the oldest in California, applying to rental properties with two or more units first occupied before July 1, 1979. Current allowable increase: 2.25% (75% of CPI), effective September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
We serve renters and owners throughout West Hollywood, including West Hollywood West, West Hollywood East, Norma Triangle, West Hollywood North, and Sunset Strip area.
How We Help West Hollywood Clients
Habitability and Tenant Rights
For tenants only: we pursue repairs and damages for unsafe West Hollywood rentals.
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We enforce AB 1482 and any local West Hollywood rent rules and pursue damages for illegal increases.
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We hold West Hollywood landlords accountable for lockouts, shutoffs, and harassment.
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Questions from West Hollywood Clients
How long does an eviction take in West Hollywood?
An uncontested case in West 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 West Hollywood?
Unlawful detainer cases for West Hollywood are generally filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles 90012. The exact filing location is set by the property ZIP code under the Los Angeles Superior Court local rules.
How many days does a West Hollywood tenant have to respond to an eviction?
As of 2025, a tenant served with an unlawful detainer summons in West 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.