Eviction Attorney for Los Angeles County Landlords

Speak Directly With the Attorney Handling Your Case

Your matter is personally reviewed and handled by attorney Marat Antonyan. You will not be passed between an intake center, rotating case managers, or multiple attorneys.

Who We Represent

Marat Law APC represents the ownership side of landlord–tenant disputes throughout Los Angeles County:

• Individual landlords and property owners
• Real estate investors
• Property management companies
• Owners of residential rental property
• Owners of commercial rental property

The firm does not represent tenants in eviction-defense matters. That focus is deliberate — eviction procedure in California is unforgiving, local ordinances vary block by block, and a defective notice can cost a landlord months. Handling these matters exclusively is how we keep cases moving.

Why Landlords Hire This Firm

Most eviction cases are lost on procedure, not on the merits. A notice served one day early, a defective proof of service, or a missed local filing requirement can send a case back to the beginning.

• Depth of experience. Thousands of eviction and real estate matters handled, including contested trials and jury trials.
• Direct attorney involvement. You speak with the attorney handling your matter.
• Notice accuracy from the start. Most defects we see originate before a case is ever filed.
• Local ordinance compliance. Los Angeles City, County, and individual cities each impose their own requirements.
• Courtroom experience. Contested matters are handled by the same attorney through trial, including jury trials.
• Predictable structure. Flat fee options are available for uncontested residential evictions.
• Multilingual representation. Available in English, Armenian, and Russian.

How the Process Works

1. Case review
We review your lease, tenancy history, rent ledger, and any notices already served, and identify which local ordinances apply to the property.

2. Notice preparation and service
We prepare and serve the correct notice for the grounds, and document service properly.

3. Filing the unlawful detainer
If the tenant does not comply, we file and serve the complaint.

4. Default or litigation
Unopposed cases proceed to default judgment. Contested cases proceed through motions, discovery, and trial.

5. Judgment and possession
Once judgment is entered, we obtain the writ and coordinate the sheriff lockout.

Where We Practice

Our office is in Glendale, and we appear in unlawful detainer courts throughout Los Angeles County.

We regularly represent landlords with property in Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Studio City, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, and surrounding communities.

If your property sits outside these areas but within Southern California, contact us to confirm availability.

Common Questions From Landlords

How long does an eviction take in Los Angeles County?

Uncontested residential cases commonly resolve in roughly four to eight weeks from filing. Contested cases take longer, depending on the court’s calendar and the defenses raised.

Do you represent tenants?

No. We represent landlords, property owners, and management companies only.

I already served a notice. Can you still take the case?

Often, yes. We review the notice first, because a defect may require serving a corrected one before filing. Send us what you served and we will tell you where the case stands.

Does my property fall under rent control or just cause rules?

It depends on the property’s location, age, and type of tenancy. Los Angeles City, unincorporated County areas, and individual cities each apply different rules, and state law may apply on top of them. We confirm this at the start of every matter.

Should I accept partial rent from a tenant I want to evict?

Accepting payment can affect a pending or contemplated case. Ask before accepting anything once a notice has been served.

What does representation cost?

Flat fee options are available for uncontested residential evictions. Contested and commercial matters are quoted based on complexity. We provide a quote after reviewing your specific situation.