Beverly Hills Tenant Rights Attorney

Protecting Tenants Across Beverly Hills, CA

Tenants in Beverly Hills deserve safe, secure homes where their rights are respected. Unfortunately, some landlords fail to meet their legal obligations, leading to unsafe living conditions, wrongful evictions, harassment, or financial loss. If you are experiencing difficulties with your landlord, you don’t have to face them alone.

At Riley Ersoff, we are a tenant-focused law firm serving Beverly Hills and surrounding areas. We exclusively represent tenants—never landlords or management companies—ensuring our complete commitment to protecting your rights. Our experienced Beverly Hills tenant rights attorneys can guide you through the legal process and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call (888) 658-9695 today or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Hablamos Español.

Why Choose Riley Ersoff as Your Beverly Hills Tenant Rights Lawyer?

When dealing with a landlord dispute, working with a skilled attorney can be the difference between a successful resolution and losing your home or financial stability. Tenants in Beverly Hills trust Riley Ersoff for:

• Tenant-Only Representation: We never represent landlords, ensuring our focus is fully on protecting your rights without conflicts of interest.
• Proven Expertise: We have recovered over $170 million for tenants in cases ranging from habitability violations to wrongful evictions.
• Comprehensive Case Experience: We handle serious injuries, eviction defense, security deposit disputes, habitability claims, harassment, and discrimination cases.
• Compassionate Support: We understand the stress and frustration of housing disputes and provide both legal and emotional support throughout your case.
• Free Initial Consultations: Not sure if you have a case? We provide a no-cost consultation to evaluate your situation and explain your legal options in plain language.
• No Fees Unless We Win: Our contingency fee structure ensures access to quality legal representation without upfront costs.

Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant in Beverly Hills

California provides strong protections for tenants facing landlord misconduct. Key tenant rights include:

Habitability

Landlords must maintain rental units that meet health and safety standards under California Civil Code §1941.1. This includes:

• Functional plumbing, heating, and electrical systems
• Adequate structural integrity and weatherproofing
• Freedom from mold, pests, and lead hazards
• Proper sanitation and ventilation

Anti-Discrimination

Landlords cannot discriminate based on race, gender, religion, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, or other protected classes under the Fair Housing Act and California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act.

Privacy

Tenants have a right to privacy under California Civil Code §1954. Landlords may only enter your home with proper notice—typically 24 hours—and for legally acceptable reasons like inspections, repairs, or showing the unit.

Right to Repairs

Landlords must make timely repairs to maintain habitability. Non-urgent repairs must typically be addressed within 30 days.

Freedom from Harassment

Retaliatory actions, threats, or intimidation by landlords are illegal under California Civil Code §1942.5, including eviction threats or cutting services after tenants assert their rights.

If your landlord is violating any of these rights, our Beverly Hills tenant rights attorneys can help you enforce them.

Common Landlord-Tenant Disputes in Beverly Hills

We have extensive experience handling a variety of tenant disputes, including:

• Wrongful Evictions and Lockouts: Evictions must comply with the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and local ordinances. Illegal lockouts or utility shutoffs can result in damages.
• Uninhabitable Living Conditions: Mold, pests, faulty plumbing, or lead paint violations can justify legal action or rent withholding.
• Security Deposit Disputes: Landlords must return deposits within 21 days of moving out, with valid deductions. We help recover wrongfully withheld deposits.
• Retaliatory Evictions: Evictions or threats following tenant complaints about repairs or safety issues are illegal.
• Discrimination Claims: Housing discrimination based on protected classes is illegal and actionable.
• Landlord Harassment: Threats, intimidation, or improper entries are prohibited under local ordinances.
• Rent Control Violations: Beverly Hills tenants may have protections under local rent control and just-cause eviction rules.

Our Beverly Hills Tenant Rights Services

Riley Ersoff provides comprehensive services to protect tenants:

• Personalized Legal Advice: Tailored guidance based on the specifics of your case.
• Aggressive Advocacy: Holding landlords accountable for habitability violations, harassment, or discrimination.
• Court and Negotiation Representation: We handle both settlements and trial litigation.
• Mass Tenant Claims: We unite tenants facing similar issues to strengthen cases.
• Knowledge of Local and State Laws: Deep understanding of Beverly Hills ordinances and California tenant laws.
• Bilingual Legal Support: Services available in English and Spanish.

Recoverable Damages

Tenants may recover compensation for financial, physical, and emotional losses, including:

• Economic Damages: Repair costs, relocation expenses, lost rent, and property damage.
• Non-Economic Damages: Pain, suffering, and loss of use/enjoyment.
• Punitive Damages: For egregious landlord conduct.
• Statutory Penalties: Security deposit violations, wrongful eviction penalties, and harassment fines.

Our attorneys have successfully obtained six-figure settlements for habitability and discrimination cases and are ready to do the same for you.

Beverly Hills Tenant Resources & Legal References

Key California Tenant Laws:

• Civil Code §1941.1 – Warranty of habitability
• Civil Code §1942.5 – Retaliatory eviction protections
• Civil Code §1950.5 – Security deposit rules
• Civil Code §1954 – Landlord entry limitations

Local Ordinances:

• Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)
• Anti-Harassment Protections

Helpful Resources:

• California Department of Consumer Affairs – Tenant Rights
• Beverly Hills Housing Department

Contact Riley Ersoff Today

Don’t let landlord misconduct go unchallenged. Riley Ersoff is dedicated to empowering tenants in Beverly Hills with the legal support needed to enforce their rights and secure justice.

Call (888) 658-9695 or complete our online form to schedule your free consultation. The sooner you act, the stronger your case. Protect your rights and your home today.