Los Angeles Landlord Harassment Attorney
Landlord harassment is illegal in California. If your landlord is threatening you, entering your unit without notice, shutting off utilities, or retaliating against you for asserting your rights, The Brinton Firm can help.
Landlord Harassment Attorney
Exposed to Lead Paint in Your Home or Apartment? You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Lead poisoning is one of the most serious health hazards in older homes and apartment buildings. Exposure to lead paint, contaminated soil, or lead pipes can cause permanent brain damage, developmental delays, and learning disabilities — especially in children. Property owners, landlords, and building managers are required by law to disclose lead hazards and maintain safe conditions. When they fail, families pay the price. The Brinton Firm helps people recover for injuries caused by lead exposure in unsafe or neglected properties.
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The firm’s approach to resolving property injury cases involves several key steps:
1. Free Consultation
We start with a no-cost, confidential review of your case. Tell us what happened, and our experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyers will quickly determine if a property owner’s, landlord’s, or manager’s negligence caused your injury.
2. Evidence Collection
We handle everything: gathering maintenance records, repair requests, photos of the dangerous condition, medical bills, incident reports, and witness statements to build an ironclad case proving negligence and liability.
3. Negotiation
Armed with strong evidence, we negotiate aggressively with the property owner, management company, insurer, and all responsible parties to secure a fair settlement that covers your medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.
4. Litigation
If they refuse to offer a fair amount, our trial-tested property injury lawyers are fully prepared to file suit and fight for you in Los Angeles County court. We’ve taken on the biggest property owners and won.
No upfront fees. No hidden costs. You only pay if we win your case.
At The Brinton Firm, we represent injury victims — never the property owners, landlords, managers, or insurance companies who caused your harm. We offer multilingual support and are ready to stand up for your rights, no matter how big the property owner is. Contact the best personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles for tenants today and let us turn the responsible party’s negligence into the compensation you deserve. All unsafe home injuries we handle.
Common Causes Landlord Harassment
- Threats of eviction or deportation
- Entering your unit without proper notice
- Shutting off utilities (water, gas, electricity)
- Changing locks or removing your belongings
- Refusing to make necessary repairs
- Retaliation for complaints or rent withholding
Contact us for a free consultation and let our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers maximize the compensation you receive.
Types of Lead Poisoning Cases We Handle
Lead Paint in Apartments & Rental Homes
Lead in Drinking
Water
Developmental Injuries in Children
Why Lead Poisoning Victims Trust The Brinton Firm
At The Brinton Firm, we represent injury victims — never the property owners, landlords, or managers who caused your harm. That means our loyalty is always to you.
We Fight for Families
Lead poisoning cases often involve children and families who have suffered serious, long-term harm. We handle these cases with the care and determination they deserve.
Proven Results
Over $51 million recovered for clients injured by unsafe properties, toxic exposure, and negligent landlords.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we recover for you. We take lead poisoning cases on contingency so you can focus on your family’s health, not legal costs.
We Know How to Prove These Cases
Lead exposure cases require medical evidence, environmental testing, and knowledge of California habitability law. We have the experience to build a strong case on your behalf.
What People We’ve Helped Say
Maria G
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The Brinton Firm helped me recover after a fire destroyed my apartment and left me with severe burns. They fought for me when no one else would.
James T
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Professional, compassionate, and results-driven. I couldn’t have asked for better representation after the explosion.
Sandra L
Verified User
They took on my landlord and the property management company and won. I’m so grateful for their dedication.
Verified User
After the mold exposure made my kids sick, The Brinton Firm took our case seriously from day one. They fought hard and helped us move into a safe home.
When a fire damaged our apartment and management ignored us, The Brinton Firm stepped in immediately. Their support changed everything.
For months the property owner refused to repair dangerous conditions. This firm held them accountable and helped me feel safe again.
Your Rights Under California Law
California Civil Code § 1940.2 prohibits landlord harassment and retaliation. Tenants who experience harassment may be entitled to damages, attorney’s fees, and injunctive relief.
Our Firm Gets Results for People Harmed in Their Homes
Key Points
What to know about landlord harassment cases:
- California law prohibits landlords from interfering with quiet enjoyment
- Illegal entry, utility shutoffs, and threats are forms of harassment
- Constructive eviction occurs when conditions force a tenant to leave
- Retaliation for complaints is illegal under Civil Code § 1942.5
- Tenants may recover damages including emotional distress and relocation costs
Quick Reference: Landlord Harassment
| Harassment Type | Legal Basis | Potential Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Illegal entry | Civil Code § 1954 | Damages, injunction |
| Utility shutoff | Civil Code § 789.3 | Actual + punitive damages |
| Threats and intimidation | Civil Code § 1940.2 | Damages, restraining order |
| Retaliation | Civil Code § 1942.5 | Damages, attorney fees |
| Constructive eviction | Common law | Relocation costs, lost rent |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a property owner responsible for lead paint exposure?
Owners of pre-1978 buildings must disclose known lead-based paint hazards. If a property owner fails to disclose or remediate lead paint hazards and a child is poisoned, the owner may be liable for significant damages.
Can I sue a property owner for asbestos exposure?
Yes. Property owners have a legal duty to disclose and remediate known asbestos hazards. If you were exposed to asbestos due to a property owner’s negligence, you may have a claim for medical monitoring, treatment costs, and other damages.
What are the symptoms of lead poisoning in children?
In children, lead poisoning can cause developmental delays, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, irritability, and in severe cases, seizures or hearing loss. Many children show no obvious symptoms early on, which is why blood lead level testing is critical if exposure is suspected.
How long do I have to file a lead poisoning claim in California?
For personal injury claims, you generally have two years from the date of injury or discovery of the injury. For claims involving minors, the statute of limitations may be extended. Contact us promptly to protect your rights and preserve evidence.
What compensation can I recover in a lead poisoning case?
You may be able to recover for medical expenses, future treatment costs, developmental therapy, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and in cases involving children, compensation for long-term developmental harm.
The Brinton Firm’s landlord harassment lawyers in Los Angeles represent people subjected to landlord harassment, retaliation, and illegal eviction tactics in rental properties throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County. Our landlord harassment law firm handles cases involving illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, harassment campaigns, retaliation for requesting repairs, and other unlawful landlord conduct under California Civil Code § 1940.2. If your landlord is harassing you or retaliating against you, contact our Los Angeles landlord harassment attorneys for a free consultation. Related: unsafe property conditions | habitability violations | unsafe home injury.
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