LA real estate agent hit with first price gouging charges after fires
19 hours ago · The state's attorney general, Rob Bonta, ... "If renters see a potential violation, we encourage them to report the listing to Zillow and California authorities. We believe it is essential for ...
LA Residents Track Price Gougers On Their Own | KQED
1 day ago · California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed criminal charges Tuesday against a Los Angeles County real estate agent accused of violating the state’s ban on post-disaster price gouging. ... Irani shows viewers how to find price histories on real estate sites like Trulia and Zillow. During a state of emergency, most landlords can only raise ...
Attorney General Bonta Files Charges Against a Southern …
2 days ago · In addition, DOJ has sent 500 price gouging warning letters to hotels and landlords. LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the filing of charges against a real estate agent for attempting to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Los Angeles Eaton Fire.This investigation began when a complaint was filed with the California Department of Justice (DOJ ...
California attorney general charges L.A.-area real estate agent with ...
1 day ago · California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced charges against a La Cañada Flintridge real estate agent for allegedly raising the price of his rental by 38% after L.A.'s wildfires.
California AG files first charges over alleged post-fire rent gouging
2 days ago · Attorney General Rob Bonta said he would go after alleged rent gougers, and this week his office filed its first case. The agent strongly denies breaking the law.
Post-fire rent spikes - LAist
Jan 12, 2025 · Rental housing prices in L.A. are spiking as historic fires burn in Southern California, forcing thousands of residents who’ve lost homes to scramble to find a new place to live. What CA law says:...
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire ...
5 days ago · Attorney General Rob Bonta has threatened landlords and property managers who try to do so that they will be prosecuted. ... that was offered at $5,500 a month in October popped back up on Zillow ...
Attorney General Bonta Issues More Than 200 ... - State of California
Jan 17, 2025 · LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent more than 200 warning letters – and counting – to hotels and landlords who have been accused of price gouging.In addition, the office has active criminal investigations into price gouging underway. DOJ has been working diligently to tackle this unlawful and ...
Advocates Demand Eviction Moratorium, Rent Freeze as LA …
Jan 12, 2025 · "If you're a renter who has been impacted by the fires, remember that you have rights!" "It's called price gouging," California Attorney General Rob Bonta, also a Democrat, said during a Saturday news conference. "It is illegal. You cannot do it. It is a crime punishable by up to a year in jail and fines."
LA officials: Landlords are trying to squeeze fire victims
Jan 14, 2025 · “It’s called price gouging. It is illegal. You cannot do it,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. “It’s called price gouging. It is illegal. You cannot do it,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. ... A Bel Air home located in an evacuation warning zone was listed on Zillow this weekend at $29,500/month—an 86% hike ...