$1M recovered
Recovered $1 million for a homeowner after a plumber's negligence flooded the house.
2026Home / Real Estate & Lease Disputes · Los Angeles
Real estate and lease dispute lawyer in Los Angeles.
Commercial and residential lease disputes, unpaid rent, repair fights, personal guarantees and property deals that go wrong. We represent landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers across Los Angeles County.
Lease disputes we handle
- Unpaid rent and negotiated rent reductions.
- Landlords who will not make repairs or maintain the property.
- Personal guarantees and getting out of a lease early.
- Lease assignments when a business is sold.
- Security deposit disputes.
Real estate transactions
We review and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosures and escrow issues for buyers and sellers of residential and commercial property, and we step in when a deal breaks down. Your agent is paid when the deal closes. We are paid to protect your interests either way.
Often solved without a lawsuit
Many lease disputes end with a well-documented letter. A commercial tenant we represented had a landlord who ignored maintenance requests for months; within a few emails the landlord was responding and making repairs. When a negotiated result is not possible, we take the dispute to court.
Free 20-minute consultation: (310) 415-9499.
Case results
Recent results.
Selected outcomes from the firm’s closed matters.
$2.2M recovered
Recovered approximately $2.2 million for a private lender owed on defaulted notes secured by real estate.
2025Dismissed
Criminal case against a commercial property owner and its company over a cannabis tenant. Dismissed as to both.
2022Dismissed
Property owner charged with building-permit violations tied to a tenant's dispensary. Case dismissed.
2025Results depend on the facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Client details are withheld for privacy.
Common questions
Questions clients ask first.
General information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
My commercial landlord is ignoring repairs. Can I stop paying rent?
Not without advice. Commercial leases often shift repair duties to the tenant and limit withholding rights. Withholding rent improperly can put you in default. A lawyer can identify the landlord's obligations and the safest way to enforce them.
Am I personally liable for my business lease?
If you signed a personal guarantee, usually yes, up to the terms of the guarantee. Some guarantees can be negotiated, limited or released, especially when a business is sold or the lease is assigned.
Client reviews
5.0 stars on Google from 46 clients.
As a full-time real estate professional in Beverly Hills for the past 18 years, I have worked with many legal experts, and my experience with this landlord-tenant attorney was exceptional. … Thanks to their brilliant strategy, the tenant vacated without needing to go to trial, saving me significant time, stress, and expense.
As an attorney myself, I'm very selective about who I work with, and I can confidently say this firm did an outstanding job. … Within just a few emails, the landlord became responsive and began addressing maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
I highly recommend Saman Manavi for real estate legal advisory services. He was prompt in responding to our correspondence, efficient in handling our matters, and consistently provided thoughtful, sound advice.
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