In the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, the asking rent for a two-bedroom condo jumped from $5,000 to $8,000 in the wake of the fires that started last week and have left thousands homeless.
Temporary price gouging protections in place because of the fires are supposed to stop such dramatic rent hikes, but a Times review of online listings this week indicate illegal increases are relatively common.
"They need to move quickly and make an example out of these people," said Larry Gross, executive director of the Coalition for Economic Survival.
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta... vowed to crack down on violators. "It's important that the victims of these fires be treated with respect and dignity and fairness," Bonta said.
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