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LA real estate agent charged for price gouging amid California wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed charges Wednesday against a local real estate agent for attempting to "price gouge" amid the Los Angeles Eaton Fire.
California attorney general charges L.A.-area real estate agent 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.
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.
Newsom’s office clarifies anti-price-gouging rules after AG's divergent warning
After California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued warnings to landlords over anti-price-gouging laws during declared emergencies, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has provided clarifications on which rules
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.
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.
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
California Cracks Down on Price Gouging Amid Rent Hikes in Disaster Zones
California officials are sounding the alarm as rent prices skyrocket in fire-affected areas of Los Angeles. With the declaration of a state of emergency due to recent wildfires, the law prohibits landlords from price gouging,
'Selling Sunset' star warns California wildfire victims of 'pure greed' from price-gouging landlords
Jason Oppenheim is "in shock" over the number of landlords who are allegedly and illegally breaking an anti-price gouging law, cautioning that they could pay back "all that money" plus criminal liability.
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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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 ...
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Yes, Price Gouging During LA Fires Is Illegal — and Here's How You Can Report It
medical supplies and gasoline — California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder that price gouging during disasters like this remains illegal in California. California defines ...