Meller & Floyd Attorneys at Law · Santa Monica

Representing California Landlords & Property Owners

Protecting Your Property. Recovering Your Possession.

For over four decades, Meller & Floyd has guided Santa Monica and Los Angeles property owners through eviction, rent-control compliance, and real estate disputes — with the experience to win and the diligence to collect.

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40+
Years Serving Landlords
90+
Combined Years of Practice
Landlord
Side Only — No Conflicts
Santa Monica
Local Rent-Control Expertise

What We Do

Focused Representation for Property Owners

We represent landlords — and only landlords — so our entire practice is built around protecting your investment and your rights as an owner.

Evictions & Unlawful Detainer

Full-service handling of the eviction process — from notice to judgment to recovering possession — done correctly the first time to avoid costly delays.

Rent Control Compliance

Deep familiarity with Santa Monica and Los Angeles rent-stabilization rules — helping owners stay compliant and act within their legal rights.

Lease & Notice Drafting

Properly drafted leases, three-day notices, and termination notices that hold up in court and protect you before a dispute ever begins.

Rent & Debt Recovery

We don't stop at the judgment. We pursue unpaid rent and damages — and have a track record of actually collecting what you are owed.

Real Estate Disputes

Counsel and litigation on property ownership, contracts, title, and related real estate matters affecting your portfolio.

Landlord Advisory

Practical, plain-spoken guidance for owners and property managers on day-to-day questions before they escalate into litigation.

Why Owners Choose Us

Experience That Has Stood the Test of Time

Meller & Floyd has represented Southern California property owners since the 1980s. We know the courts, we know the local rent-control ordinances, and we know what it takes to move a case efficiently from notice to recovery.

Because we represent landlords exclusively, our interests are always fully aligned with yours — there are no divided loyalties and no conflicts.

  • Landlord-side only. We never represent tenants — your goals are our only focus.
  • We collect, not just win. A judgment is only worth what you can recover — and recovery is our priority.
  • Local rent-control fluency. Santa Monica and L.A. ordinances are our home turf.
  • Direct attorney access. You work with the partners, not a rotating cast.

In Our Clients' Words

“Mr. Floyd did a superb job expediting the eviction process — even the judge commented on how effective he was. He won the eviction case and collected on it. Thorough and personable.”

— Verified client review, Avvo

Our Attorneys

Decades of Combined Experience

Two seasoned California attorneys with deep roots in real estate and landlord-tenant law.

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Eric Meller

Founding Partner
Real estate, contracts, and civil practice. Admitted to the California Bar in 1972, with more than five decades of experience advising and litigating on behalf of property owners.
  • Admitted · California 1972
  • Undergraduate UCLA
  • J.D. Loyola Marymount
  • Focus Real Estate · Civil
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Harry Floyd, Jr.

Partner
Landlord-tenant litigation and real estate. Admitted to the California Bar in 1985, with a 40-year track record of handling evictions and recovering possession for property owners.
  • Admitted · California 1985
  • Undergraduate UCLA
  • J.D. USC Law
  • Focus Landlord-Tenant

Get in Touch

Speak With a Landlord Attorney

Tell us about your property and your situation. We'll let you know how we can help recover what's yours.

Office
2001 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 402
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Hours
Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This website is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contacting Meller & Floyd through this site does not create an attorney–client relationship. The firm represents landlords and property owners.