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Eviction Lawyer for Landlords in Palm Springs, CA

Whether you own one rental home or a large apartment building in Palm Springs, a tenant who stops paying or refuses to leave costs you money every day. We move Palm Springs eviction cases forward quickly and correctly under 2026 California law.

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Eviction rules that apply in Palm Springs

Palm Springs has local tenant protections in addition to state law. The strictest rule that applies is the one you must follow.

  • Palm Springs has its own Rent Control (Chapter 4.08) and Rent Stabilization (Chapter 4.10) on top of state law. See the Palm Springs rent control section below and the city's official page before raising rent or serving any notice.
  • Since 2025 a 3 day notice must state the exact start and end of the notice period, exclude weekends and court holidays, give a real payment address, and say the landlord will retake possession (Eshagian v. Cepeda).
  • Tenants now have 10 court days to respond to an unlawful detainer (AB 2347), so plan on roughly an extra week compared with the old 5 day rule.

Palm Springs eviction cases are filed in the Riverside County Superior Court. We handle nonpayment of rent, lease violations, holdover tenants, owner move in and other no fault terminations, and commercial evictions for Palm Springs owners and property managers.

Palm Springs rent control rules

Palm Springs's Rent Control (Chapter 4.08) and Rent Stabilization (Chapter 4.10) in brief:

  • Older units are covered by the city's long standing rent control chapter, administered with a Rent Review Commission.
  • Chapter 4.10 limits rent increases to the lower of 10% or 5% plus inflation, with only one increase in any 12 month period.
  • Owners must register rental units in the city's Rent Registry, pay the annual fee by June 30, and update the registry within 30 days when a tenancy ends, the rent changes or the property is sold. Unregistered owners may be barred from raising rent.
  • The registry is at rentregistry.palmspringsca.gov (questions: rentregistry@palmspringsca.gov, (760) 323-8232).

Rates and forms change every year. For the current allowable increase, registration rules and the full ordinance, see the city's official page.

Go to the Palm Springs official rent control page

How we handle a Palm Springs eviction

  1. Review. We confirm which state and local rules cover the unit, check the lease and the rent ledger, and identify the right notice.
  2. Notice. We prepare the notice (3 day, 30, 60 or 90 day) with the exact dates and content the law requires, and arrange proper service.
  3. Lawsuit. If the tenant does not pay or move, we file the unlawful detainer in the Riverside County Superior Court and have the tenant served.
  4. Default or trial. If there is no response within 10 court days we request a default judgment; if the tenant answers we request a trial date and handle settlement talks and the trial.
  5. Lockout. After judgment we obtain the writ of possession and coordinate the sheriff lockout so you get the property back.

Want the details? Read our guides to the eviction process, eviction notices and California eviction law.

Talk to an eviction attorney about your Palm Springs property. Request a case review or send us a message. Attorney consultations are $30 for 20 minutes, refunded if you hire us.

Palm Springs eviction questions

How long does an eviction take in Palm Springs?

After the notice period ends, an uncontested eviction in Riverside County usually takes several weeks: the tenant has 10 court days to respond after being served, then the landlord can request a default judgment and the writ of possession, and the sheriff schedules the lockout. A contested case that goes to trial takes longer.

How much does an eviction attorney cost in Palm Springs?

Online eviction notices are $150, and our filing packet for landlords who file the case themselves is $850. If you want an attorney to represent you, we quote a flat fee after a case review. Contested cases are also quoted after a case review. Court filing, process server and sheriff fees are paid separately.

Does Palm Springs have rent control or just cause eviction rules?

Yes. Palm Springs has its own Rent Control (Chapter 4.08) and Rent Stabilization (Chapter 4.10), in addition to state law. The notice and the reason for the eviction must follow both.

Which court handles evictions for Palm Springs rental properties?

Unlawful detainer cases for Palm Springs properties are filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The courthouse depends on where the property is located, and most filings are made electronically.

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Updated October 11, 2026. General information, not legal advice for your situation. Local ordinances change; we verify the current rules for every case.