Retaliatory eviction is a serious violation of California law. Under the California Elder Abuse Act, long-term care communities are strictly prohibited from evicting or transferring a resident in retaliation for a family filing a complaint or pursuing legal action. If a facility near Westlake or Serramonte attempts an abrupt, bad-faith discharge after you report physical neglect, they can face severe legal penalties. Our legal team can step in immediately to protect your relative’s residency rights while we investigate the underlying care failures.