"There are price-gouging laws in California that are just being ignored right now. This isn't the time to be taking advantage of situations, and it's also illegal to take advantage of a natural disaster."
"The estimated total damage and loss from the fires could reach between $250 billion and $275 billion, up from an initial projection of under $60 billion."
"A prospective renter offered the landlord $20,000 per month and six months of rent paid upfront. The owner countered with $23,000 monthly rent—a stunning $10,000 over the initial list price."
"Maya Lieberman, a stylist from Pacific Palisades, stated she has been unable to find a place to live because of 'obscene' price gouging in the wake of the fires."
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