Price Gouging, LA wildfires

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
The destructive Los Angeles wildfires have left tens of thousands of families scrambling to find housing in an unaffordable and competitive rental market. Now, reports of landlords illegally hiking rental prices and other predatory practices are spurring a massive community response.
California officials open multiple price gouging investigations in wake of LA County wildfires
California law enforcement officials announced Thursday they have opened multiple predatory pricing investigations into fraud, assorted price-gouging scams and unsolicited low-ball offers on property during the current state of emergency in Los Angeles County.
'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, cautioning that they could pay back "all that money" plus criminal liability.
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 people were displaced in deadly fires this month
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 Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said.
California Cracks Down on Price Gouging Amid Rent Hikes in Disaster Zones
California officials are sounding the alarm as rent prices skyrocket in fire-affected areas of Los Angeles. With the declaration of a state of emergency due to recent wildfires, the law prohibits landlords from price gouging,
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Gov. Newsom extends rental price gouging protections; A.G. vows to prosecute violators
In an executive order Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protection until March 8 amid an uproar over large ...
Woolworths, Coles value slumps following price gouging allegations
Australia has a new most valuable brand after Woolworths and Coles’ stocks slumped on allegations of false discounting.