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.
Displaced Los Angeles homeowners face price gouging after wildfires
Jay Gilberg bought a five-bedroom, 4,800-square-foot (446-sq-meter) home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in June to merge two households, bringing his two daughters, his girlfriend,
After Wildfires, Local Prosecutors Crack Down on Price Gouging in Housing Market
The City Attorney’s office is evaluating approximately 650 price gouging complaints, most related to rent,” a spokesperson for Hydee Feldstein Soto tells The Hollywood Reporter. 'Grey's Anatomy' Disgraced Writer Elisabeth Finch Defends Personal Fundraising Amid L.
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.
L.A. landlords accused of price gouging say they’re responding to unprecedented demand from wealthy wildfire victims
Los Angeles landlords are being accused of price gouging, but some say they’re just keeping up with the demand from desperate, deep-pocketed people who are making over-the-top offers in order to secure a new place to live.
As LA Wildfire Evacuees Face Illegal Rent Hikes, These Resources Can Help
Price gouging, including for rental housing, is illegal during a state of emergency, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared one on Jan. 7. During emergencies, landlords are prohibited from raising rental housing prices by more than 10% of the previously advertised price.
Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Housing Crisis as Rents Soar and Price Gouging Grows
The insurance landscape is also a growing concern for homeowners, as insurers withdraw from high-risk areas, leaving homeowners without coverage or facing higher premiums.
‘Selling Sunset’ Realtor Jason Oppenheim Speaks Out Against Price Gouging Amid Wildfires in LA
These people are suffering. They may not be insured, and you’re going to take advantage…There are some bad apple landlords ...
The FTC Finds United Health’s OptumRX Is Engaged In Widespread Price Gouging
The Federal Trade Commision (FTC) found prescription benefits managers like UnitedHealth's OptumRX have gained $7.3B from ...
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 ...
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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 ...
LA fires: 'Million Dollar Listing' stars raise alarm about illegal price gouging
"Million Dollar Listing" stars Josh Flagg and Josh Altman explain how the housing market will be affected after the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Airbnb Cracks Down on Price Gouging During L.A. Fires
Airbnb hosts in two California counties who raise their rates more than 10% compared to pre-LA fires' pricing will be blocked ...
Price Controls Won't Build Homes in L.A.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom must allow prices to rise if he wants homes to be rebuilt as quickly as possible.