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Eviction Risk in Compton: What You Should Do Right Now

  • Writer: Citizens Coalition Admin
    Citizens Coalition Admin
  • Apr 27
  • 3 min read

If you are a renter in Compton and worried about eviction, there are real options available to you locally—and acting early can make a major difference.



Start Here: Contact the Court-Based Program


At the Compton Courthouse, eviction-related cases may qualify for a Voluntary Eviction Diversion Program.


This program is designed to help resolve issues before an eviction is finalized.


You may be able to access:

  • Free mediation between you and your landlord

  • Help applying for rental assistance funds

  • Guidance on avoiding a formal eviction judgment

  • Structured payment agreements instead of displacement


Important: You do NOT need to wait until you are physically removed.The earlier you act, the more options you have.


If You Have Received an Eviction Notice

Do not ignore it.

Take these steps immediately:

  1. Respond to the notice (deadlines are short—often just a few days)

  2. Go to the courthouse or contact a legal aid organization right away

  3. Ask specifically about:

    • “Eviction diversion”

    • “Mediation options”

    • “Rental assistance programs”



If You Are Behind on Rent but No Case Filed Yet


You are in the best position to prevent eviction entirely.


Act now:

  • Speak with your landlord and request a payment plan

  • Ask about mediation before filing

  • Seek help through diversion programs before the situation escalates



Los Angeles County Support Is Expanding Help


Los Angeles County has recently committed additional funding to expand eviction diversion efforts. And that is a good development for those residents who are in need.


This means:

  • More resources may become available

  • Programs like the one in Compton may increase capacity

  • More residents may qualify for assistance and mediation



What Matters Most


  • Do not wait — time works against you in eviction cases

  • Ask for help early — diversion programs are designed to keep people housed

  • Use the system — there are mechanisms in place specifically to prevent displacement






Here is the most accurate, usable contact information for the eviction diversion support tied to Compton cases. There is no single public phone line labeled “VEDPP”, so you access it through the courthouse and partner services below.


Primary Location (Where the Program Operates)


📍 Compton Courthouse

  • Address: 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220

  • General Information: (310) 761-4300

  • Hours:

    • Building: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    • Clerk/Self-Help: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon–Fri)


👉 Ask for: “Eviction diversion,” “unlawful detainer help,” or “mediation services.”


Direct Support Inside the Courthouse (Best Entry Point)


Self-Help Center (on-site)

  • Phone: (310) 603-3090

  • Walk-in location: Inside the courthouse

  • Hours:

    • Mon–Thu: 8:30 AM – 12 PM & 1 PM – 4 PM

    • Fri: 8:30 AM – 12 PM


👉 This is the most practical access point to:

  • Eviction diversion referrals

  • Mediation connections

  • Help filling out court forms

  • Guidance on your case



Additional Relevant Court Contacts


  • Civil / Unlawful Detainer Intake: (310) 603-7842

  • Conciliation / Mediation Intake: (310) 603-7701


👉 These departments often route cases into diversion or settlement programs



Program Partner (Handles Mediation & Diversion Work)


Community Legal Aid SoCal


  • Hotline: (714) 571-5200

  • Purpose: Intake, legal advice, eviction defense, diversion referrals

  • Hours:

    • Mon–Thu: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

    • Fri: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM


👉 This is the actual entry point into:

  • Eviction diversion support

  • Mediation connections

  • Legal defense guidance



Important Reality (So You Don’t Get Stuck)


  • The Voluntary Eviction Diversion Program (VEDPP) is court-based, not a standalone office with its own public hotline

  • You typically enter the program through:

    • The courthouse

    • Self-help center

    • Legal aid partners



Bottom Line


If you are facing eviction in Compton, you are not without options. Local diversion programs exist to help you stay in your home, resolve disputes, and access support—but you must act quickly to benefit from them.


Simple Actions You Need To Take


👉 For immediate legal help/mediation support:

  • Community Legal Aid SoCal: (714) 571-5200

    That is the real gateway into eviction help for Compton residents.

  • 👉 Your second best call:

    • Self-Help Center at the Compton Courthouse: (310) 603-3090

    👉 If unsure, call:

    • Courthouse main line: (310) 761-4300


👉 Again ask for: “Eviction diversion,” “unlawful detainer help,” or “mediation services.”

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