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alifornia's largest landlord, Mike Nijjar, is at the center of a massive state lawsuit alleging he has created slum-like conditions in his 22,000 rental units. State officials claim Nijjar's company, PAMA Management, has subjected low-income tenants to hazardous and unhealthy living conditions while profiting from California's housing crisis.
The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta, accuses Nijjar of systematically violating tenant rights, making substandard repairs, and engaging in discriminatory practices. Despite years of public outcry and prior enforcement attempts, authorities say PAMA Management has persisted in its business practices, leaving thousands of vulnerable tenants living in squalid conditions.
Bonta's investigation found that PAMA exploited low-income families, refusing to invest in necessary repairs such as pest control, roof replacements, and functioning plumbing systems. The company allegedly deceived tenants about their rights to sue their landlord and demand repairs.
