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.
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
Southern California's expensive housing market is going to get a lot more competitive after deadly firestorms torched more than 12,000 homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area, leaving tens of thousands of people without a place to stay.
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.
California attorney general details efforts to prevent Los Angeles fire-related price gouging
A California Department of Justice disaster relief task force has been created to uncover, investigate and prosecute price gouging and other crimes targeting disaster victims.
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,
Officials target price gouging during wildfires emergency
State law enforcement officials have opened multiple predatory pricing investigations into fraud, assorted price-gouging scams and unsolicited low-ball offers on property during the current state of e
California AG to discuss price gouging in wake of wildfires
Los Angeles was already dealing with a housing crisis before last week's wildfires left thousands without a home overnight, and now price gouging is making it harder for fire victims to find a place to stay.
California AG warns 200+ landlords, hotels of price gouging after California wildfires
Thousands of people looking places to live after the Palisades and Eaton fires are finding jacked up rental prices.
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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 ...
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Altadena family who lost their home in Eaton Fire faces illegal price gauging with Airbnb
Under California law, during an emergency, businesses are only allowed to increase prices by up to 10 percent. One family ...
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Altadena family who lost home in Eaton Fire says Airbnb price spiked nearly 50% for following week
they noticed the price of their temporary Airbnb home went up 43.2% for the following week. That would be illegal price gouging. Under California law, during an emergency, businesses are only ...
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Airbnb Battles Price Gouging, Airlines Hit New Highs and a Lux Cruise Deal
Today’s podcast explains how Airbnb is stopping price gouging in L.A., why airlines had a good 2024, and what’s behind a ...
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Yes, Price Gouging During LA Fires Is Illegal — and Here's How You Can Report It
Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder that price gouging during disasters like this remains illegal in California.
Airbnb And Local Hotels Rally To Support Los Angeles Fire Victims
Local hotels and city officials are working with Airbnb.org and Google to offer displaced evacuees free or discounted ...
Airbnb offers free rooms, hotels give discounts to LA wildfire evacuees
As tens of thousands seek shelter from the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the short-term rental site Airbnb has made free ...