- 🧱 Landlord Violence Epidemic Surges Nationwide
- 💼 CA Landlord Charged With Harassment and Fraud
- 🔍 Sacramento Slumlord Case Highlights Systemic Gaps
- 🩸 The Lethal Landlord on Netflix by Jackie Allen
Each of these stories reveals a glaring truth: Landlord abuse and violence is not isolated—it’s systemic.
In the case of Civil Rights Dept. v. Pierce Projects Inc., et al., a jury trial has been demanded, and the case awaits assignment of a judge or judicial officer to preside over the matter. But more than money, this case could finally serve as a catalyst for real federal enforcement mechanisms targeting HUD landlords who harm the very people they are paid to house.
📚 Sources and Legal Citations
- Civil Rights Dept. v. Pierce Projects Inc., Case No. CIVRS2400908 (San Bernardino Sup. Ct., filed Sept. 13, 2024)
- SB 329, California Legislature, enacted Oct. 8, 2019
