California Tenant Law

Long Beach & Orange County Tenant Lawyer

Serving tenants in the Long Beach / Orange County area.

California Tenant Law provides experienced legal representation for tenants throughout Long Beach, the South Bay, and North Orange County. Founded by Kenneth H. Carlson, J.D. (CA State Bar #93602) in 1980, our practice exclusively represents tenants facing eviction, security deposit disputes, habitability issues, and landlord harassment.

Our Long Beach office serves tenants in Long Beach, Torrance, Compton, Carson, Lakewood, Anaheim, and surrounding communities in both Los Angeles and Orange counties. Whether you’re facing an urgent eviction notice or need guidance on your rights under California law, we provide accessible, affordable legal expertise backed by over four decades of California tenant law experience.

Brian Barajas

Brian Barajas

Associate Attorney

Brian Barajas is licensed to practice in both California and Washington D.C. He has been practicing eviction law for over two years and holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California—a background that brings valuable insight into the personal and social challenges tenants face during housing disputes.

Brian’s legal experience also includes criminal law, family law, and probate matters, giving him a well-rounded litigation perspective that benefits tenants navigating complex landlord disputes.

PO Box 32303, Long Beach, CA 90802

How We Help Long Beach / Orange County Tenants

Eviction defense and unlawful detainer cases
Security deposit recovery under California Civil Code §1950.5
Repair and habitability issues (Civil Code §1942)
Illegal rent increases under AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act)
Landlord harassment and illegal entry (Civil Code §1954)
Lease review and breaking lease guidance
Retaliation claims under California law

Long Beach / Orange County Areas Served

Long Beach & South Bay: Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Torrance, Carson, Gardena, Lomita, Harbor City, San Pedro, Wilmington, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Inglewood.

Gateway Cities & South LA: Compton, Lynwood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk, South Gate, Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, Commerce, Pico Rivera, Whittier, and La Mirada.

Orange County: Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Buena Park, La Habra, Brea, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Cypress, Stanton, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, and Newport Beach.

Contact Our Long Beach / Orange County Office

PO Box 32303, Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: 951-659-1234

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