Fact vs. fiction on Eaton fire ‘rent gouging’
1 hour ago · So, the question becomes, was the attorney general looking for a real unscrupulous character who was blatantly disregarding the state’s anti-price gouging laws and taking advantage of people in ...
Attorney General Bonta Charges Second Los Angeles Realtor for Price …
3 days ago · Price gouging restrictions remain in effect through March 8, 2025. LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the filing of charges against a real estate agent, alleging that she attempted to price gouge a family who was evacuated due to the Los Angeles Eaton Fire. This investigation was the result of review of ...
Some price-gouging rules could be keeping high-end homes off …
Jan 23, 2025 · California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced Wednesday the first price-gouging charges related to the fires, accusing a La Cañada Flintridge real estate agent of raising the list price on a rental ...
LA Real Estate Agent Hit With First Price Gouging Charges
Jan 23, 2025 · A real estate agent in La Cañada is the first person to be charged with price gouging after the Los Angeles fires. ... According to the real estate agent, the price increased from $8,700 to ...
Price gouging after disasters like the LA fires is illegal. But it's ...
Jan 14, 2025 · “Gouging” is defined as raising the rent − or price of goods and services − more than 10% from the last marketed price. If you’re a tenant now, you know what your rent is, but someone looking...
California AG charges first real estate agent with price gouging …
3 days ago · Those who violate California law regarding price gouging face maximum penalties of 12 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. They can also face civil penalties and restitution of up to $2,500 per ...
L.A. Renters Brace for Price Gouging as Real Estate Agents See …
Jan 13, 2025 · Los Angeles landlords have been hit with allegations of predatory price gouging targeting the tens of thousands of wildfire evacuees desperate to find a place to live amid the unfolding historic...
Attorney General Bonta Files Charges Against a Southern California Real …
Jan 22, 2025 · 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 …
Jan 22, 2025 · 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.
Why price gouging can seem obvious to consumers but hard for …
Mar 3, 2023 · Consumers and politicians across the country are complaining about price gouging. But when do prices cross the line from market-rate to exorbitant — or even unethical?
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