Price Gouging in the L.A. Housing Market Is Now Rampant. Can We Stop It?
Tens of thousands of families are displaced because of the fires, and despite state laws preventing hikes on homes, the cost of housing is skyrocketing
LA wildfires drive surge in rental housing prices, prompting price gouging concerns
The Los Angeles area wildfires that have devastated communities like Pacific Palisades and Altadena have prompted a spike in prices for rental housing, spurring price gouging concerns.
Don't Fall Victim to Rental Price Gouging. Housing Resources for LA Wildfire Evacuees
Price gouging, including for rental housing, is illegal during a state of emergency, which was declared by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 7. During emergencies, landlords are prohibited from raising rental housing prices by more than 10% of the previously advertised price.
CA price-gouging laws could block fire victims from renting houses, experts warn
Real estate experts say California’s anti-price-gouging laws could make it impossible to rent out housing to the thousands of families displaced by the ongoing wildfires unless the governor issues an executive order excluding rentals from the rules.
Newsom extends protections against rental price gouging amid California wildfires
California Governor Gavin Newsom is extending protections against price-gouging on rental housing. Los Angeles Times political writer Seema Mehta joins Chris Jansing to explain more on what this means for people looking for housing in the wake of the deadly wildfires.
Florida AG Ashley Moody activates price gouging hotline for severe winter weather
The hotline is open for reports of extreme price increases on essential commodities while under the state of emergency.
California attorney general says bidding wars aren’t exempt from price-gouging rules
Price-gouging rules in place because of the L.A. County fires apply even in cases of bidding wars for rental property, state ...
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of ...
Price gouging after disasters like the LA fires is illegal. But it's happening anyway.
Property owners may not jack up rental costs more than 10% in the wake of a disaster like the LA fires. Here's what tenants ...
California warns more than 200 hotels and landlords of price gouging complaints in wake of fires
Letters from California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta advise more than 200 landlords and hotels that they've been accused of violating ...
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SoCal Multifamily Unites Amid Fire-Related Price Gouging
California landlords and Golden State apartment associations are coming together to help those impacted in the wake of ...
'Selling Sunset' star warns California wildfire victims of 'pure greed' from price-gouging landlords
Jason Oppenheim is "in shock" over the number of landlords who are allegedly and illegally breaking an anti-price gouging law ...
L.A. Renters Brace for Price Gouging as Real Estate Agents See Monthly Payments Spike—Including at Least 10% in Neighboring Communities
Los Angeles landlords have been hit with allegations of predatory price gouging targeting the tens of thousands of wildfire ...