Every Case. One Side. Yours.

We represent tenants — and only tenants — across Los Angeles County. Whether you're facing an eviction, living in dangerous conditions, or owed money a landlord refuses to pay, we have the tools and the track record to hold them accountable.

SECTION 1: Eviction Defense

You got served. Now what?

An unlawful detainer is your landlord's attempt to remove you from your home through the court system. It moves fast — you typically have only ten days to respond. Most tenants who go unrepresented lose. Most tenants with an attorney don't.

We defend tenants against every type of eviction: nonpayment of rent, no-fault terminations, lease violations, nuisance allegations, owner move-ins, Ellis Act withdrawals, and more. We know which notices are defective, which landlords cut corners, and which defenses can keep you housed or get you paid on the way out.

If you've been served with an unlawful detainer, do not ignore it. Call us immediately.

SECTION 2: Habitability Lawsuits

Your landlord ignored the mold, the rats, and the broken heater. We won't.

When a landlord collects rent but refuses to maintain safe and livable conditions, that's not just negligent — it's actionable. We file affirmative lawsuits against landlords and property management companies for substandard housing conditions, including mold and water intrusion, pest infestations, faulty plumbing and electrical systems, lack of heat or hot water, lead paint hazards, structural defects, and code violations.

These cases are typically handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing up front. We get paid when your landlord pays — and they will.

SECTION 3: Appeals

The trial court got it wrong. We take it higher.

Not every case ends fairly at the trial level. When a judge makes a legal error — whether in an unlawful detainer or a related civil matter — we take the fight to the Appellate Court. We handle appeals of unlawful detainer judgments, post-trial motions including motions to set aside and motions for new trial, and civil appeals arising from landlord-tenant disputes.

Appellate work requires a different skill set than trial work: precision in legal writing, deep knowledge of procedural rules, and the ability to identify reversible error in the record. Kevin Hermansen has successfully briefed and argued appeals throughout his career and works with a network of appellate specialists when a case demands it.

If you lost at trial and believe the court got it wrong, there are deadlines to act. Contact us right away.

SECTION 4: Judgment Enforcement

Winning is only half the battle. We collect.

A judgment means nothing if your landlord refuses to pay. Too many tenants win in court only to watch their landlord dodge, delay, and hide assets. We don't let that happen.

We pursue every available enforcement tool under California law: bank levies, wage garnishments, liens on real property, debtor's examinations, and keeper levies on business income. We track down assets and force compliance — because a judgment on paper should mean money in your pocket.

If you already have a judgment against a landlord or property owner and need help collecting, we can step in at any stage of enforcement.

Ready to fight back?

Whether you're staring down an eviction, living in a unit your landlord refuses to fix, or holding a judgment nobody will pay — we handle it. Contact us today for a consultation.

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