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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against Mike Nijjar, a Southern California landlord, and his company, PAMA Management, alleging widespread tenant exploitation and maintaining slum-like conditions in over 22,000 ren...
The lawsuit against Mike Nijjar and PAMA Management highlights the ongoing issues of tenant exploitation and substandard housing in California. The investigation revealed that Nijjar's properties, primarily located in low-income neighborhoods, consistently violate habitability standards. Tenants have reported issues such as:
Prosecutors also allege that Nijjar's companies have used deceptive lease terms to undermine tenants' rights, including the right to sue for unsafe conditions and make necessary repairs. The lawsuit further accuses Nijjar of discriminating against Section 8 voucher holders and imposing illegal rent increases, exceeding the limits set by California's Tenant Protection Act.
Previous attempts to address these issues have been unsuccessful, with Nijjar allegedly reorganizing his business structure to avoid accountability. The current lawsuit aims to hold Nijjar and PAMA Management accountable for their actions and provide relief to affected tenants.
The lawsuit alleges that Nijjar's companies provide unsafe living conditions, discriminate against Section 8 voucher holders, impose unlawful rent increases, and use deceptive lease terms.
The Attorney General is seeking penalties, restitution for tenants, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, and an injunction to prevent Nijjar and PAMA from continuing their unlawful practices.
Affected tenants are encouraged to share their stories with the Attorney General's office through the provided link: oag.ca.gov/report.
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