Landlords in the City of Los Angeles generally cannot terminate a protected tenancy unless the eviction is based on an authorized just-cause ground. Depending on the property, the applicable Los Angeles eviction reasons may be governed by either the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) or its Just Cause Ordinance (JCO). The RSO identifies its eviction

Understanding the Los Angeles eviction timeline is essential for both landlords and tenants navigating California’s complex landlord-tenant laws. The process is governed by state statutes under the Code of Civil Procedure, local ordinances such as the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Just Cause Ordinance (JCO), and recent statewide changes like AB 2347. In

The Law Office of Aaron Kohanim is proud to announce that Aaron Kohanim Super Lawyers recognition continues for the sixth consecutive year. We are happy to congratulate Aaron Kohanim on this ongoing peer-selected honor from Super Lawyers, which highlights outstanding attorneys in California. Super Lawyers identifies top-performing attorneys through a patented process that combines peer

Winning an unlawful detainer case at trial is a major victory for a landlord — but it is not always the end of the road. Tenants increasingly appeal eviction judgments, and an appeal can delay possession, prolong uncertainty, and put a hard-won judgment at risk. When that happens, landlords need counsel who understands not only

We Represent California Landlords Against Negligent Agents A single unchecked box in a lease can turn an exempt single-family rental into a rent-controlled property. If a real estate agent prepared your lease and failed to include the required exemption notice under the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), the agent — and the supervising broker —

California’s Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) significantly changed landlord-tenant law by imposing statewide rent caps and just cause eviction requirements. While many landlords know that certain single-family homes and condominiums are exempt, far fewer realize that an otherwise exempt property can lose its exemption if the required statutory notice is not properly provided

At the Law Office of Aaron Kohanim, we inform landlords through every stage of the eviction process. Before serving a 3-Day Notice or filing an unlawful detainer action, it is often wise to send a warning letter. Not only does this demonstrate good faith, but it also builds a record of notice that can later

In California, landlords have a legal duty to maintain rental units in a habitable condition. This duty is defined by California Civil Code §1941.1 and reinforced by local housing and health codes. Habitability means the property must be safe, sanitary, and fit for human occupancy—free from serious defects such as mold, pest infestations, broken plumbing,

Effective Date: August 20, 2025Ordinance No. 188681 – Right to Counsel Program (LAMC Chapter XVI, Article 6) Starting August 20, 2025, landlords in Los Angeles will face a new legal landscape when pursuing evictions. The City has officially adopted a Right to Counsel Program, which guarantees free legal representation to eligible tenants facing eviction or