BASTA, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
Aggressive Tenant Rights Defenders
BASTA, Inc. (Building A System of Tenant Assistance) is a prominent non-profit law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of tenants in Los Angeles. Founded by attorney Daniel Bramzon, the organization was established to combat the homelessness crisis by preventing unnecessary evictions. Unlike traditional legal aid organizations, BASTA operates with the aggression and resources of a private firm, ensuring that low-income tenants receive high-quality legal representation. If you are facing eviction or living in substandard conditions and need to find a lawyer who is not afraid to take landlords to trial, BASTA is the fierce advocate you need in your corner.
Specialized Housing Litigation
BASTA focuses exclusively on housing law, specifically representing tenants. Their team of attorneys and advocates handles a high volume of cases with a focus on:
- Eviction Defense: Representing tenants in Unlawful Detainer lawsuits to keep them in their homes. BASTA is known for demanding jury trials, which often forces landlords to settle or dismiss cases.
- Slum Housing Litigation: Suing landlords who refuse to make necessary repairs, fail to control pest infestations, or maintain dangerous living conditions.
- Tenant Harassment: Protecting renters from landlords who use illegal tactics to force them out of rent-controlled units.
A Movement for Justice
The philosophy of BASTA is that every tenant, regardless of their financial situation, deserves a vigorous legal defense. They have revolutionized tenant defense in Los Angeles by utilizing jury trials as a standard tool, balancing the scales of justice in a system often stacked against renters. The firm is deeply embedded in the community, providing education and resources to empower tenants to stand up for their rights.
Accessibility and Impact
Located in the Westlake district, BASTA serves some of the most vulnerable populations in the city. Their staff is multilingual, ensuring that language is not a barrier to justice. By challenging the status quo of landlord-tenant court, BASTA has become a beacon of hope for thousands of Angelenos facing housing insecurity.
Enough is Enough. We fight to keep families in their homes.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, just west of Downtown Los Angeles.
Building Location
This is a commercial office building primarily known as the SEIU Local 721 Building. It is situated at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and S Union Avenue, close to a local Starbucks.
Parking Details
A subterranean and rooftop parking lot operated by ABM is available at 1545 Wilshire with vehicle access from S Union Avenue. Validation is available, and hourly/daily rates apply.
Public Transit
Served by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Route 20 (Downtown LA - Santa Monica via Wilshire Blvd); nearest stop is at Wilshire & Union.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of the SEIU Local 721 Building, take the passenger elevators to the 6th floor, and locate Suite 600.