West Hollywood Eviction and Unlawful Detainer Lawyer

Baghikian Law represents both landlords and tenants in eviction and unlawful detainer matters throughout West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood

Most evictions begin with a written notice, followed by an unlawful detainer complaint filed in the Superior Court that serves West Hollywood. Cases for West Hollywood are generally heard at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles 90012, 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 West Hollywood Landlords

For property owners in West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood Tenants

For tenants facing eviction in West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood Evictions

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. Because notice periods, just-cause requirements, and filing obligations can differ by jurisdiction, we confirm exactly which rules apply to a property in West Hollywood West, West Hollywood East, Norma Triangle, West Hollywood North, and Sunset Strip area or elsewhere in West Hollywood before advising on any eviction.

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