3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA 90806

Eviction Defense Services

Fighting Unlawful Evictions & Protecting Tenants’ Rights Across Southern California​

Your Rights as a Tenant

California has some of the strongest tenant protections in the country. In Los Angeles and other rent-stabilized cities, landlords cannot evict you without just cause, proper notice, and strict legal compliance.

As a tenant, you have the right to:

  • Stay in your home while the eviction case is pending

  • Contest illegal, retaliatory, or discriminatory evictions

  • Receive relocation assistance in certain “no-fault” evictions

  • Challenge unsafe living conditions, harassment, and unlawful rent increases

Common Situations We Handle

We step in when tenants face:

  • Eviction without a valid legal reason

  • 3-day, 30-day, 60-day, or 90-day notices

  • Rent-controlled or subsidized housing disputes

  • Mobile home park rule disputes and unfair evictions

  • False claims of unpaid rent despite payment history

  • Retaliation for reporting repairs or code violations

Consequences of an Eviction

An eviction judgment can have serious, long-term consequences:

  • Permanent loss of housing

  • Damaged credit and rental history

  • Difficulty securing future rentals

  • Court-ordered payment of thousands in legal fees or back rent

How We Can Help

Miramontes Law Firm fights for tenants with tenacity, compassion, and deep knowledge of California tenant law. We will:

  • Review and challenge defective notices

  • Identify landlord violations of California law and the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)

  • Represent you from the first notice through trial and appeals

  • Pursue dismissal, relocation assistance, or favorable settlements

  • File appeals when legal errors occur

How to Start

If you’ve received an eviction notice or court summons, time is critical. You have only 5 court days to respond.

  1. Call our office immediately.

  2. We’ll review your case and outline your defense strategy.

Steps in an Eviction Court Case

  1. Receive a notice (e.g., 3-day, 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, or unlawful detainer)

  2. File an Answer in court within 5 court days

  3. Pre-trial negotiations or mediation

  4. Trial before a judge or jury

  5. Post-judgment motions or appeal, if needed

Full-scope representation includes:
  • Pre-trial negotiations

  • Court appearances

  • Trial representation

  • Post-judgment motions

  • Appeals (if necessary)

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Contact Us

Don’t face an eviction alone. Call Miramontes Law Firm today, at (562) 317-6869, to protect your rights, your home, and your future. Or complete our form to schedule a confidential consultation.