How widespread is post-fire rent gouging? These volunteer …
4 days ago · Last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed criminal charges against an L.A.-area real estate agent over alleged rent gouging for a La Cañada Flintridge home, …
Attorney General Bonta Charges Second Los Angeles Realtor for Price …
4 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 …
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 …
Price Gouging Hits the Housing Market Amid California Wildfires
Newsweek reached out to the real estate agent renting the property for comment. Price gouging, which California law defines as sellers trying to take "unfair advantage of consumers during an ...
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 …
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 …
What You Need to Know About California's Anti-Price Gouging …
Jan 14, 2025 · What is California’s Anti-Price Gouging Law? ... For listings in Canada, the trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The …
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 …
CA price-gouging laws could block fire victims from renting …
Jan 14, 2025 · (The Center Square) – Real estate experts say California’s anti-price-gouging laws could make it impossible to rent out housing to the thousands of families displaced by the …
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?