Long Beach · CA · Vetted Directory

Top Landlord-Tenant Lawyers in Long Beach

Whether you are a Long Beach landlord trying to remove a non-paying tenant or a renter facing an eviction you think is wrong, the rules move fast and small mistakes are costly. In California an eviction is an unlawful detainer, and it starts with the right notice, a 3-day notice to pay or quit, or a 30- or 60-day notice, served correctly. Statewide, AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus inflation (up to 10%) and requires just cause to evict many tenants. Cases are filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach, and they can move in weeks. Below are vetted Long Beach firms that handle evictions and tenant defense.

3-day
Pay-or-quit notice
10%
AB 1482 max rent hike
Just cause
Often required to evict
Free
First consult

Updated April 27, 2026

When you need a Long Beach landlord-tenant lawyer

California's tight unlawful-detainer deadlines reward whoever gets advice first. Talk to a Long Beach landlord-tenant lawyer if:

  • You are a landlord with a tenant who stopped paying rent.
  • You received an eviction notice and think it is wrong or retaliatory.
  • Your landlord is trying to raise rent above what AB 1482 allows.
  • You are dealing with unsafe conditions or repairs the landlord ignores.
  • You need a lease or notice drafted so it holds up in court.
  • You were served unlawful detainer papers and have only days to respond.

What a Long Beach landlord-tenant lawyer costs

$500-$1.5k
Landlord UD flat fee
Varies
Tenant defense
Free
First consult
Days
Response deadline

In Long Beach, landlords often pay a flat $500 to $1,500 for an uncontested unlawful detainer, more if the tenant fights it. Tenant-defense fees vary, and some tenants qualify for legal aid or fee-shifting if the landlord violated the law. Speed matters more than almost anything else here: a tenant served with unlawful detainer papers usually has only five days to respond, so a same-week consultation can be the difference between keeping and losing the case. Most firms offer a free first consultation.

How a Long Beach landlord-tenant case moves

  • Notice: the case starts with the correct notice, a 3-day notice to pay or quit, or a 30- or 60-day notice, served the right way.
  • Filing: if the tenant does not comply, the landlord files an unlawful detainer in Los Angeles County Superior Court at the Long Beach courthouse.
  • Response: the tenant has roughly five days to file an answer; missing it can mean a default judgment.
  • Hearing: unlawful detainer cases are fast-tracked, often reaching trial within a few weeks of filing.
  • Judgment and lockout: if the landlord wins, the sheriff carries out the lockout; if the tenant wins, the case is dismissed.

For a national overview, see our landlord-tenant guide, or browse all Long Beach lawyers. Related Long Beach pages cover Long Beach Personal Injury, Long Beach Divorce, Long Beach Estate Planning, Long Beach Criminal Defense.

Long Beach firms that handle landlord-tenant

1

Silverstein Eviction Law

Long Beach areaUnlawful detainer, landlord side

A practice led by Steven D. Silverstein focused on unlawful detainer for landlords across Los Angeles County, including Long Beach. A fit for owners who need a fast, focused eviction.

Free ConsultationLandlord side
Request Free Consult
2

Sinai Law Firm

Long BeachLandlord-tenant, lease disputes

A Long Beach landlord-tenant practice that helps owners when a tenant breaches the lease. A fit for landlords dealing with non-payment or violations.

Free ConsultationLease disputes
Request Free Consult
3

Martinez Law Center

Long BeachEviction defense, tenant rights

A firm representing tenants in eviction defense with experience in California rental law. A fit for renters who believe an eviction is wrongful.

Free ConsultationTenant defense
Request Free Consult
4

Law Office of Aaron Kohanim

Long BeachEvictions, unlawful detainer

A Long Beach practice handling eviction and unlawful detainer matters. A fit for landlords and renters who want focused landlord-tenant counsel.

Free ConsultationUnlawful detainer
Request Free Consult
5

Law Offices of Saman Behnam

Long BeachLandlord-tenant disputes

A Long Beach firm at 354 W. Ocean Blvd handling landlord-tenant disputes. A fit for residents who want a local office close to the courthouse.

Free ConsultationLocal office
Request Free Consult

Firm details are gathered from public sources (Justia, Super Lawyers, Avvo, Best Lawyers, Martindale). Ratings not shown are not yet aggregated.

Talk to a Long Beach landlord-tenant lawyer — free.

Tell us briefly what is going on. We route a confidential request to a best-fit Long Beach firm in this directory.

Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Landlord-Tenant in Long Beach — FAQ

How fast can a landlord evict a tenant in Long Beach?
California evictions are fast-tracked. After the right notice and filing, an unlawful detainer can reach trial within a few weeks, and a tenant usually has only about five days to respond. Speed is why both sides should get advice quickly.
How much can my rent go up under AB 1482?
Statewide, AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local inflation, with a hard ceiling of 10%. Some properties are exempt, and Long Beach has additional tenant protections, so a lawyer can confirm what applies to your unit.
What should I do if I get eviction papers?
Act immediately. You generally have only about five days to file a written answer in Los Angeles County Superior Court, and missing it can mean a default judgment against you. A same-week consultation protects your options.
Do I need a lawyer for an unlawful detainer?
A landlord can hire a lawyer for a flat fee to handle the filing correctly, since one defective notice can restart the whole process. Tenants benefit from counsel too, and some qualify for legal aid or fee-shifting if the landlord broke the law.
Where are Long Beach eviction cases filed?
Unlawful detainer cases for Long Beach are filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in downtown Long Beach.

Related on LawFirmSquare