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Practice Area
Eviction Defense
You have been Served with an Unlawful Detainer (Eviction)
Don't Panic! We are here to help with eviction defense!
Residential Eviction Defense Attorney
We will fight to help you remain in your home so you can keep you and your family safe and protected. We offer results-driven eviction defense to assist you even if you have had trouble making your rental payments. Our law firm has an in-depth understanding of the most effective ways to delay or defeat the eviction process. We will represent you effectively as your residential eviction defense attorney protecting your best interests at all times
Commercial Eviction Defense Attorney
The location of your business is well known by your customers, and an eviction can result in a major business loss as you search for a new space. Avoid the untimely relocation of your business by working with an experienced commercial tenant eviction attorney. We can provide you with the strategic eviction defense you need for the best outcome in your case.
Eviction Defense Process:
01
GET NOTICE
In order for the Landlord to start the Eviction process, the Landlord must serve you with a 3/30/60 Day Notice. The notice states the reasons why you are being evicted.
02
SERVE TENANT
Once the notice expires, the Tenant is served with a Summons and Complaint. The Complaint states additional information about the eviction
03
ANSWER COMPLAINT
You have only 5 COURT Days to Answer the Complaint. This must be done even if you disagree with the Eviction. Failure to answer the Complaint will put you in Default (Automatic Lost of the Case.)
04
TRIAL DATE/NEGOTIATE
Based on each case, the case will either go to Trial, in order to fight to stay in the premises, OR you can negotiate a settlement.
The aggressive lawyers at the Law Office of Aaron Kohanim are knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of California and Los Angeles Rent Control Laws. Contact us immediately for a Consultation to see how we can help!
As a tenant defense attorney, it is our responsibility to negotiate the best deal on behalf of our clients. In the State of California, when a Landlord files an eviction case, the case is sealed.
PROTECT YOUR RECORDS DURING EVICTION DEFENSE
California Code of Civil Procedure §§1161.2 and 1167.1., automatically and permanently seals all limited unlawful detainer (eviction) actions, unless the landlord prevails at a trial within 60 days of filing the complaint, or within 60 days of the date a default judgment was set aside.
It is very important for the tenant to keep the case sealed and to negotiate a settlement to prevent the public or credit reporting agencies from discovering an eviction on a tenants record. Therefore, a future landlord will never discover an eviction in the pass and will keep a clean eviction history.
PROTECTING TENANTS’ RIGHTS TO SECURITY DEPOSITS DURING EVICTION DEFENSE
California law specifies the usage, retention and return of security deposits. If your landlord fails to follow these strict regulations, we can help you to collect what is due to you. We first pursue the most cost-effective route of demanding payment from your landlord. If necessary, we assertively defend your rights in court.
Eviction Defense Courts Covered:
Santa Monica Courthouse
Stanley Mosk (DTLA) Courthouse
Van Nuys Courthouse East
Inglewood Courthouse
Long Beach Courthouse and more!
Eviction Defense Services Provided:
Answering Complaint
Motions
Discovery Work
Negotiation
Court Appearance