Pasadena Eviction and Unlawful Detainer Lawyer

Baghikian Law represents both landlords and tenants in eviction and unlawful detainer matters throughout Pasadena and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. California evictions move on a strict statutory timeline, and a single misstep, such as a defective notice, improper service, or a missed deadline, can decide the outcome. We bring precision and speed to every case.

The Unlawful Detainer Process in Pasadena

Most evictions begin with a written notice, followed by an unlawful detainer complaint filed in the Superior Court that serves Pasadena. Cases for Pasadena are generally heard at the Pasadena Courthouse, 300 E. Walnut St., Pasadena 91101, with the filing location set by the property ZIP code. Once served, a tenant has just 10 business days to file a response, so acting quickly is essential for both sides.

Representing Pasadena Landlords

For property owners in Pasadena, we prepare notices that survive judicial scrutiny, file and prosecute unlawful detainer actions, and carry cases through trial and the writ of possession when needed. We handle non-payment of rent, lease breaches, owner move-ins, and substantial-remodel matters, and we confirm compliance with every local rule before a notice goes out.

Defending Pasadena Tenants

For tenants facing eviction in Pasadena, we review the validity of the notice, the landlord's compliance with local just-cause and rent-control rules, habitability defenses, retaliation, and procedural defects. Missing the 10 business day response window can lead to a default judgment, so we move fast to protect your housing and your record.

Local Rules That Shape Pasadena Evictions

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. Because notice periods, just-cause requirements, and filing obligations can differ by jurisdiction, we confirm exactly which rules apply to a property in Old Town Pasadena, Bungalow Heaven, Pasadena Playhouse District, Madison Heights, and Northwest Pasadena or elsewhere in Pasadena before advising on any eviction.

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