Law Advocate Group, LLP 
People of the State of California v. Nijjar & PAMA — Los Angeles Superior Court (Filed June 12 2025)
Attorney General Rob Bonta accuses one of Southern California’s largest landlords of running 22,000 low‑income apartments with vermin, sewage leaks, broken security gates, and illegal rent hikes.
Key Allegations
- Habitability violations across dozens of properties in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
- False statements that discouraged tenants from exercising repair‑and‑deduct or rent‑withholding rights.
- Unlawful late fees and retaliation against residents who organized complaints.
Why It Matters
The suit signals a sharpened housing‑enforcement posture by California DOJ and may embolden city attorneys and tenant groups to launch parallel civil actions for restitution and disgorgement.
What to Watch
PAMA’s initial demurrer is due in mid‑July; expect a hard fight over whether statewide UDAP statutes apply to day‑to‑day landlord conduct.
