EVICTIONS
Navigating Los Angeles Evictions: Expert Counsel for Property Owners
When it comes to rent control and tenant protections, the City and County of Los Angeles represent some of the most complex legal environments in the United States. Navigating the layers of the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO) and state-level Just Cause requirements demands a seasoned legal hand.
The eviction attorneys at McLaughlin Sanchez are dedicated to protecting your property rights while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
Whether you are a long-term landlord or currently considering a purchase of tenant-occupied property in Southern California, our firm provides the strategic oversight needed to avoid procedural errors and achieve a legal vacancy.
Non-Payment of Rent
Under current Los Angeles ordinances, evicting a tenant for non-payment requires more than just a missed check. Landlords must adhere to specific debt thresholds and notice requirements before a filing can proceed in the LA Superior Court system.
The McLaughlin Sanchez Edge: We help ensure the"Notice to Pay or Quit" accounts for the latest local jurisdictional limits, preventing your case from being dismissed on a technicality.
Owner Move-In (OMI) & Relative Move-In
Purchasing property for personal use in a rent-controlled area like Santa Monica or Los Angeles is a high-stakes process. Most jurisdictions require the payment of mandatory relocation assistance and strict filing of intent with the housing department.
The McLaughlin Sanchez Edge: We guide you through the "Good Faith" requirements and relocation fee schedules to ensure your move-in process is legally compliant and efficient.
Breach of Lease Agreement
Most Los Angeles leases contain binding covenants, from noise restrictions to pet policies. However, under "Just Cause" protections, you must typically provide a Notice to Cure.
The McLaughlin Sanchez Edge:
We help you document lease violations and draft notices that meet the high evidentiary burden required by Los Angeles judges.
Nuisance Evictions
What constitutes a nuisance in LA? It involves behavior that is injurious to health, offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property. In a contested hearing, the burden of proof rests entirely on the landlord.
The McLaughlin Sanchez Edge: We assist in gathering the necessary evidence and witness testimony to successfully evict tenants whose behavior devalues your investment or disturbs the community.
Illegal Use of Premises
If a tenant is using your property for unauthorized business, sub-leasing on short-term platforms, or violating local health and safety codes, decisive action is required to protect you from municipal fines.
The McLaughlin Sanchez Edge: We act swiftly to terminate tenancies involving illegal activity, insulating you from secondary liability and code enforcement actions.
Licensee & Unauthorized Occupant Eviction
Not every occupant is a tenant. Some are "licensees", individuals who were given permission to stay but have no legal right to exclusive possession of the unit. Distinguishing between a guest and a protected tenant is a critical first step.
The McLaughlin Sanchez Edge: We determine the legal status of your occupants and handle the removal of unauthorized individuals smoothly, efficiently, and in accordance with LA County protocols.