Fighting an eviction in Riverside County? Here's where your case is heard.
From the Riverside Historic Courthouse downtown to Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Corona, Indio, Palm Springs, and Blythe, Riverside County spreads unlawful detainer cases across several courthouses by property location. We prepare and file your Answer at the right one before your deadline, then negotiate settlement — for a flat fee.
Riverside County unlawful detainer courthouses
Riverside County periodically rebalances which courthouse handles which cities' filings — most recently in August 2026, when several western-county cities were reassigned between the Historic Courthouse, Corona, and Moreno Valley. We confirm the current assignment before filing.
Riverside Historic Courthouse
4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501Moreno Valley Courthouse
13800 Heacock Street, Building D #201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553Southwest Justice Center
30755-D Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563Corona Courthouse
505 S. Buena Vista Avenue, #201, Corona, CA 92882Larson Justice Center
46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201Palm Springs Courthouse
3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262Blythe Courthouse
265 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225Cases that used to be heard at the Banning Justice Center are now handled at Moreno Valley. Tell us your property's address and we'll confirm the current filing location before we file your Answer.
Tenant protections in Riverside County
Local rent control is less widespread here than in coastal counties, but a few things are still worth knowing.
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Statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482)
Most Riverside County cities rely on the statewide rent cap and just-cause protections rather than their own local rent control ordinance. Whether your specific tenancy is covered depends on your building's age and type.
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City of Riverside: mobile home rent stabilization
The City of Riverside has its own mobile home park rent stabilization ordinance, separate from apartment or single-family rentals, capping space rent increases and setting notice requirements for park owners.
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Habitability and repair issues still apply statewide
Whether or not local rent control applies to your unit, the statewide implied warranty of habitability and protections against retaliation and discrimination apply throughout Riverside County.
Flat fee, no hourly billing
- Answer Only — case review, drafting, filing at the correct courthouse, proof of service
- Answer + Settlement — everything above, plus attorney-led negotiation and settlement review
Riverside County questions we hear often
It depends on where the property is located, and filing assignments change periodically. We regularly file at the Riverside Historic Courthouse, Moreno Valley, Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, Corona, Indio, Palm Springs, and Blythe. Tell us your property's address and we'll confirm the current filing location.
Most Riverside County cities rely on the statewide Tenant Protection Act rather than their own ordinance. One exception is the City of Riverside's mobile home park rent stabilization ordinance, which is separate from apartment or house rentals.
Send us your Summons and Complaint
Tell us your property's address, when you were served, and how. We'll confirm your courthouse and deadline the same day, free of charge.