Our Services

  • At Kian Law Group, Inc., we are the premier legal experts on evictions and tenant disputes under Los Angeles City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), Los Angeles County’s rental protections, and California’s statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482). Our deep understanding of these laws allows us to strategically navigate complex eviction cases, ensuring landlords regain possession of their properties as quickly and efficiently as the law allows.

    With the ever-changing landscape of tenant protections, wrongful eviction claims, and tenant-friendly courts, having the right legal team makes the difference between a swift resolution and a costly, dragged-out case. We specialize in handling even the most challenging evictions, including those involving:

    1. Non-Payment of Rent Evictions

    • Rent-controlled tenants (RSO & LA County laws) – Ensuring proper notice service and handling rent deferrals under COVID-era protections.

    • AB 1482 tenants – Verifying if a tenant is exempt from just-cause requirements or covered under state rent caps.

    • Refusal to pay due to habitability claims – Fighting bad-faith tenant claims and proving compliance with repair obligations.

    2. Lease Violations & Nuisance Evictions

    • Unauthorized subletting (Airbnb, illegal subtenants, etc.) – Removing tenants who violate lease agreements.

    • Illegal business operations – Shutting down tenants who engage in unauthorized commercial activities in residential units.

    • Dangerous or disruptive tenants – Evicting for criminal activity, drug use, gang affiliation, or excessive noise complaints.

    • Hoarding, property damage, and filth – Proving substantial lease violations to justify eviction.

    • Unauthorized pets and smoking violations – Enforcing strict lease terms even in tenant-friendly jurisdictions.

    3. Just Cause Evictions Under LA RSO & AB 1482

    • Owner move-in evictions (OMI/ RSO §151.30) – Ensuring compliance with LA’s detailed requirements for landlords reclaiming rental units for personal or family use.

    • Ellis Act evictions – Properly removing tenants when exiting the rental business, including relocation payment calculations.

    • Demolition or redevelopment evictions – Assisting landlords in legally reclaiming properties for new construction or major renovations.

    • Tenant refusal to sign a lawful lease renewal – Evicting tenants who refuse reasonable lease modifications under AB 1482.

    4. Holdover Tenants After Lease Expiration

    • Expired lease tenants who refuse to vacate – Ensuring proper notice under RSO and state law.

    • Commercial lease holdovers – Enforcing lease terms and seeking monetary damages for unlawful possession.

    • Tenants attempting to claim illegal lease extensions – Fighting bad-faith tenant defenses.

    5. Commercial Unlawful Detainers

    • Non-paying business tenants – Recovering control of retail, office, and industrial spaces.

    • Violation of permitted use clauses – Removing tenants who exceed agreed-upon business operations.

    • Breach of lease and CAM charge disputes – Enforcing payment obligations under triple-net and modified-gross leases.

    6. Post-Foreclosure Evictions

    • Evicting former owners in foreclosed properties – Handling cash-for-keys and unlawful detainers.

    • Removing tenants under new ownership – Ensuring compliance with federal and state post-foreclosure protection laws.

    • Navigating Tenant Protection Act compliance – Avoiding wrongful eviction penalties under AB 1482.

  • We provide landlords and property owners with strategic legal counsel to minimize risks and maximize rental income. Our services include:

    • Lease drafting and review

    • Security deposit disputes

    • Fair housing compliance

    • Tenant screening best practices

    • HOA disputes and enforcement