A Rhode Island landlord whose tenants have long complained about lead hazards, rodent infestations and other problems with their apartments was sued Tuesday by the state attorney general, who said conditions at many properties put renters' health and...
Pioneer Investments LLC, and its president, Anurag Sureka, have failed to comply with state rental, lead hazard, and consumer protection laws, Attorney General Peter Neronha said in the complaint filed in Providence County Superior Court.
“Today’s action signals that enough is enough when it comes to the alleged misconduct of a major landlord who is placing the health and safety of Rhode Islanders at risk. Let’s cut right to it - as alleged, profits are being placed over basic human dignity and that cannot stand,” Neronha said in a statement.
In addition to the lead and rodent problems, tenants in sworn affidavits have complained of deterioration of the building structure, cracking walls and broken windows, and intermittent loss of water and heat, the suit said. The suit seeks a court order requiring Pioneer to remediate all lead hazards at its properties, an end to unlawful and dangerous housing practices, and the appointment of an independent monitor to oversee and report on Pioneer’s compliance.
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