California attorney general charges L.A.-area landlord with price gouging in wake of wildfires
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.
Attorney General Bonta warns against price gouging, looting and scams targeting wildfire victims
Attorney General Rob Bonta held a news conference in Los Angeles on Saturday, Jan. 11 to warn against price gouging, looting and scammers who target wildfire victims.
Price Gouging Hits the Housing Market Amid California Wildfires
Newsweek found properties that jacked up their prices during the California wildfires raising concerns of potential price gouging.
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 the state's price-gouging law.
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 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.
While California Fires Burn On, Residents Take on Rent Gouging
Residents have already seen online listings skyrocketing in price—despite laws against such hikes. With fires still raging, LA and Pasadena tenants are demanding protections against rent raises and eviction.
California’s top prosecutor says he’s building cases against price-gouging landlords
Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed his office is building cases against those suspected of raising rents by more than 10% after the L.A. fires.
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.
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
AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be ‘held accountable’ during Los Angeles wildfire emergency
Amid the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, some landlords have decided to raise the prices of housing due to the high ...
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California AG Rob Bonta investigates wildfire price gouging. He also has a warning for Trump
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced his office has opened investigations into reports of price-gouging in the Southern California areas ravaged by devastating wildfires ...
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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.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta warns against price gouging, scams during LA wildfires
Good morning everyone. Thank you for joining us today. Rob Bonte, California attorney General. I wanna say thank you to my colleagues and uh leaders who have joined today. LA County Supervisor ...