Real estate agent charged with price gouging

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" a couple who lost their home in the Los Angeles Eaton Fire. According to Bonta's office,
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.
Realtor says ‘there’s been a mistake’ after state charges him with price-gouging in wake of Eaton fire
The realtor denied the accusation, and said the home was rented to a family affected by the wildfires at a lower price.
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Price gouging, including for rental housing, is illegal during a state of emergency, which was declared by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 7. During emergencies, landlords are prohibited from raising rental housing prices by more than 10% of the previously advertised price.
LA Real Estate Agent Hit With First Price Gouging Charges After Fires
An emergency was declared in California on January 7, when the fires started. On January 12, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that extended laws "prohibiting price gouging in times of emergency" until January 7, 2026, in Los Angeles County.
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.
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.
L.A. Renters Brace for Price Gouging as Real Estate Agents See Monthly Payments Spike—Including at Least 10% in Neighboring Communities
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 disaster —with rents in some communities surging up to 10%.
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.
Real-estate agent charged in alleged price gouging of Eaton Fire victims
A real-estate agent is facing a criminal charge for allegedly attempting to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Eaton Fire, officials announced Wednesday.
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Florida AG Ashley Moody activates price gouging hotline for severe winter weather
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