California Attorney General Rob Bonta is addressing price gouging in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires by filing charges against a Southern California real estate agent. With ongoing challenges for displaced residents, many locals, including activist Asha Irani, have begun tracking and reporting predatory pricing practices through social media and community initiatives. Meanwhile, the Hughes Fire has flared up in the region, causing extensive evacuations and underscoring the urgency for protection against exploitation during such crises.
Bonta has been tracking price gouging in the aftermath of the Eaton and Palisades fires. Local residents are also taking action to monitor and report gougers.
During a state of emergency, landlords can only raise rents by 10%. The LA Tenants Union has compiled a spreadsheet detailing listings exceeding this threshold.
Asha Irani posted a viral TikTok detailing how to find and report predatory landlords taking advantage of fire victims by inflating rental prices.
The Hughes Fire burning north of Los Angeles has expanded to over 10,000 acres, prompting extensive evacuation orders affecting approximately 31,000 residents.
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