3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA 90806
3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA 90806
Right to a safe and habitable home
Protection from unlawful rent increases under Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance and other rent control laws
Freedom from harassment, intimidation, or retaliation
Right to timely repairs and maintenance
Legal protections against housing discrimination
Compliance with Section 8 and other subsidized housing regulations
Challenge unsafe living conditions, harassment, and unlawful rent increases
Affirmative cases against landlords involve a tenant initiating a lawsuit to enforce housing rights, recover monetary damages, or obtain court orders for compliance. Unlike eviction defense, these cases put you in control.
Landlord refuses to make essential repairs affecting health and safety
Unlawful rent increases in violation of rent control laws
Harassment or intimidation intended to force you out
Illegal entry or invasion of privacy
Failure to honor Section 8 rules or mobile home park tenant rights
Wrongful withholding of relocation assistance
Prolonged unsafe or unlivable conditions
Financial loss from overpaid rent or property damage
Severe emotional distress and daily disruption
Risk of losing your home without fair compensation
Our legal team will:
Evaluate your case and determine all possible claims
Prepare and file your lawsuit in the appropriate court
Negotiate aggressively for maximum settlement or go to trial for a judgment
Protect your rights under all applicable laws, including rent stabilization and mobile home residency protections
Represent you through trial, post-trial motions, and appeals if needed
Schedule a consultation with our firm
Gather evidence of landlord misconduct
File a complaint in court
Serve legal papers to the landlord
Case evaluation & signing of a retainer agreement
Filing the complaint with the court
Discovery – exchanging evidence and witness information
Settlement negotiations or mediation
Trial preparation and trial
Post-trial motions or appeals, if necessary
Flexible payment plans for retainer deposits
Contingency-based structure motivates us to maximize your recovery
Strategic case planning to reduce unnecessary expenses
If your landlord is violating your rights, don’t wait. Contact Miramontes Law Firm today, at (562) 317-6869, to discuss your affirmative case and start building a strong legal strategy. Or complete our form to schedule a confidential consultation.