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Landlord-Tenant Attorneys in California

Evictions, unlawful detainer, rent control, habitability, tenant rights 1,805 pre-screened attorneys across 42 counties.

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California Landlord-Tenant Law: A Complete Guide →

A plain-English guide to California landlord-tenant law: the AB 1482 rent cap and just-cause eviction, the AB 12 security-deposit change, ha

California Rent Control: The Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) →

How California's statewide rent cap works under Civil Code § 1947.12, just-cause eviction under § 1946.2, the exemptions, and how AB 1482 in

What Is Landlord-Tenant in California?

Landlord-tenant attorneys handle evictions (unlawful detainer), rent control, habitability, and tenant rights.

When Do You Need a Landlord-Tenant Attorney in California?

You may need a landlord-tenant attorney in California when your situation involves evictions, unlawful detainer, rent control.

California Landlord-Tenant Sub-Specialties

Landlord-Tenant covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Evictions

Evictions matters in California fall within the broader Landlord-Tenant practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in evictions cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Unlawful Detainer

Unlawful Detainer matters in California fall within the broader Landlord-Tenant practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in unlawful detainer cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Rent Control

Rent Control matters in California fall within the broader Landlord-Tenant practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in rent control cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Habitability

Habitability matters in California fall within the broader Landlord-Tenant practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in habitability cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Tenant Rights

Tenant Rights matters in California fall within the broader Landlord-Tenant practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in tenant rights cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

California landlord-tenant attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

California Laws and Statutes

California landlord-tenant is governed by various provisions of the California Codes. Consult a California-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Landlord-Tenant Attorneys by County

Pre-screened landlord-tenant attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Los Angeles County 505 attorneys
Rubin Marcel Turner — Turner Henningsen Wolf & VanDenburg LLP, Beverly HillsRonald Marshall Resch — Greenspoon Marder LLP, Los AngelesBreton Kneeland Lobner — Manhattan Beach
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📍 San Francisco County 174 attorneys
Paul Raymond Perdue — San FranciscoTito Anthony Torres — Law Offices of Tito A. Torres, San FranciscoAndrew J. Wiegel — Wiegel Law Group, plc, San Francisco
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📍 Orange County 165 attorneys
Brian Kevin Burgess — La HabraMichael Frederick Obrand — Obrand Law Group, APC, Laguna BeachEdmund Joseph Bradley — Tustin
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📍 San Diego County 150 attorneys
Wilfred M. Wright — San DiegoHarold John Gentner Jr — Del MarRichard Craig Alter — Law Ofc Richard Alter, San Diego
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📍 Alameda County 88 attorneys
Jeffrey James Carter — BerkeleyMichael C. Cohen — Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen, OaklandFred Martin Feller — Berkeley
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📍 Santa Clara County 57 attorneys
Eric Wong — Los AltosTodd Bennett Rothbard — Santa ClaraNancy Ann Gee — Nancy Ann Gee Attorney at Law, Mountain View
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📍 Contra Costa County 54 attorneys
Fredric Lewis Webster — PittsburgSalvatore Vincent Lombardo — Walnut CreekThomas Louis Bloxham — Law Ofc Thomas L Bloxham, Pleasant Hill
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📍 Sacramento County 42 attorneys
JoAnne M Bernhard — Law Office of Jo Anne M. Bernhard, SacramentoGary Scott Decker — DECKER LAW OFFICES, SacramentoBradley Jay Elkin — Diepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless LLP, Sacramento
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📍 Riverside County 37 attorneys
George Walter Williams — Fesmire & Williams, IndioJeffrey E. Fromberg — LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY E. FROMBERG, APC, Palm SpringsKevin Michael Mahan — Mahan & Mahan, Jurupa Valley
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📍 Marin County 27 attorneys
John Francis Mallen — Law Ofc John Mallen, San RafaelRobert Jacob Jaffe — San AnselmoGary James Nevolo — San Rafael
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📍 Sonoma County 24 attorneys
Charles T. Jensen II — Santa RosaDonald Alan Ziskin — Law Offices of Donald Ziskin, WindsorEdie Sussman — Law Office of Edie Sussman, Santa Rosa
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📍 Ventura County 23 attorneys
Kenneth Roger Blumer — Kenneth R. Blumer, Attorney at Law, OxnardPhilip Andrew Gunning — Philip A Gunning, Attorney @ Law, Thousand OaksKenderton Smith Lynch III — Krafchak & Lynch, Port Hueneme
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California Landlord-Tenant Guides & Resources

Free guides covering key topics in California landlord-tenant. Plain-English, statute-cited.

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California Landlord-Tenant Law: A Complete Guide
A plain-English guide to California landlord-tenant law: the AB 1482 rent cap and just-cause eviction, the AB 12 securit
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California Rent Control: The Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482)
How California's statewide rent cap works under Civil Code § 1947.12, just-cause eviction under § 1946.2, the exemptions
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The California Eviction Process: Unlawful Detainer Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to California's unlawful detainer process: the required notices, filing under CCP § 1161, the tenan
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California Security Deposits: The Law After AB 12
California security-deposit rules under Civil Code § 1950.5: the AB 12 one-month cap effective July 1, 2024, the small-l
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California Habitability and Repairs: Tenant Rights and Remedies
The implied warranty of habitability in California (Green v. Superior Court; Civ. Code §§ 1941, 1941.1), tenant remedies
View all Landlord-Tenant guides →

Common Questions About California Landlord-Tenant

Browse the 1,805 California landlord-tenant attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California landlord-tenant attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every California attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of California. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile.
Several California organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid, including LawHelpCA.org, Bay Area Legal Aid, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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