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Eviction Attorney in Los Angeles
For tenants who can afford a private attorney, Los Angeles eviction defense attorney Philip Shakhnis represents tenants in unlawful detainer lawsuits for a flat fee of $2,500 (not including litigation costs). Philip Shakhnis is an eviction attorney in Los Angeles who has tried over 50 eviction trials and has successfully settled numerous others.
Tenants who face eviction need legal representation once the landlord has filed an unlawful detainer lawsuit. An eviction trial typically lasts no longer 30 minutes, especially when a tenant is not represented by a lawyer. Tenants typically lose at trial even when they have a strong case when they are not represented by an attorney.
Low-income tenants in the Los Angeles area should contact the Eviction Defense Network at (213) 385-8112 or the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles at (800) 399-4529. The Eviction Defense Network charges tenants on a sliding scale based on their income level and represents all tenants who need its services. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is free but does not represent everyone.
First Steps to Take to Protect Your Rights
If you have received a legal complaint from your landlord:
- Immediately find an attorney. You only have five days to respond to the complaint to avoid a default judgment.
- Organize all of your records, including rental agreement, rent receipts, correspondence and any other evidence.
- If the landlord claims that you are late on the rent and there are serious problems with your apartment, take photos and video of the uninhabitable conditions.
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