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Eviction Lawyer for Landlords in Torrance, CA

We represent Torrance and South Bay landlords in residential and commercial evictions, including condos, single family rentals and small apartment buildings.

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Eviction rules that apply in Torrance

• The statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) applies to most rentals older than 15 years: just cause is required once a tenant has lived there 12 months, and annual increases are capped at 5% plus inflation (10% maximum), unless the lease contains the exact exemption notice the law requires.
• 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.
• Torrance generally relies on state law, including the Tenant Protection Act, rather than a city rent control ordinance. We confirm current local requirements before serving notice.

South Bay cases are filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court; we handle the filing, service, hearings and lockout scheduling.

How we handle a Torrance 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 Los Angeles 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.

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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.