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LA Rental Prices Skyrocketing Despite Price Gouging Laws | Entrepreneur

Widespread price gouging is occurring in Southern California rentals post-fires, complicating the housing crisis amid evacuations.

fromSFGATE

California

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 are allegedly exploiting wildfire evacuees through predatory price gouging, worsening the housing crisis amid a devastating disaster.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

Group Says Some Airbnb Hosts Illegally Spiked Rental Prices Amid LA Fires

Airbnb hosts drastically increased rates post-fires, prompting legal action against price gouging in L.A.'s short-term rental market.

LA real estate

Amid claims of price gouging, agents say not all are bad apples

Landlords are facing criticism for allegedly hiking rents during the Los Angeles wildfires, raising ethical concerns about exploiting the crisis.

Los Angeles

LA to consider rent freeze and eviction moratorium for fire victims

Los Angeles is considering a rent freeze to protect tenants affected by devastating fires and counteract potential price gouging amid a housing crisis.

Los Angeles

fromThe Mercury News

Rent gouging in Los Angeles County will soon carry a maximum $50,000 penalty

Landlords in L.A. County are reportedly engaging in illegal price gouging by significantly raising rent on properties, exacerbating housing issues after wildfires.

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fromEntrepreneur

LA Rental Prices Skyrocketing Despite Price Gouging Laws | Entrepreneur

Widespread price gouging is occurring in Southern California rentals post-fires, complicating the housing crisis amid evacuations.

fromSFGATE

California

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 are allegedly exploiting wildfire evacuees through predatory price gouging, worsening the housing crisis amid a devastating disaster.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

Group Says Some Airbnb Hosts Illegally Spiked Rental Prices Amid LA Fires

Airbnb hosts drastically increased rates post-fires, prompting legal action against price gouging in L.A.'s short-term rental market.

LA real estate

Amid claims of price gouging, agents say not all are bad apples

Landlords are facing criticism for allegedly hiking rents during the Los Angeles wildfires, raising ethical concerns about exploiting the crisis.

Los Angeles

LA to consider rent freeze and eviction moratorium for fire victims

Los Angeles is considering a rent freeze to protect tenants affected by devastating fires and counteract potential price gouging amid a housing crisis.

Elias: Consumer issues likely to plague long recovery from L.A. fires

Survivors of the Pacific Palisades fire face daunting recovery challenges, including struggles with inflated home restoration costs post-disaster.

Trump cabinet nominees face hearings. And, coping with Dry January's social pressure

Trump's Cabinet nominees are likely to be confirmed due to Republican majority support.

Calmer winds in LA may still pose dangers as communities assess wildfire damages.

Residents face challenges of shelter and potential price gouging after wildfires.

Los Angeles

LA-market landlords illegally jack up rents 20% after firestorms

Landlords in Los Angeles have significantly increased rent prices after recent wildfires, violating local laws against price gouging.

4 weeks ago

LA real estate

LA City Attorney sues landlords for wildfire price gouging, seeks $62M

Los Angeles landlords face $62 million in penalties for gouging tenants after recent wildfires.

Miscellaneous

'Just reported my old landlord': The internet is naming and shaming L.A. landlords for price gouging during the wildfires

Community-driven efforts are combating illegal rent hikes by naming landlords involved in price gouging amidst the aftermath of Southern California wildfires.

Real estate

First American's Xander Snyder on LA housing supply after the fires

Displacement due to fires is causing rental price gouging, affecting availability and affordability.

Long-term changes in supply and demand dynamics are expected in the LA rental market.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Trump cabinet nominees face hearings. And, coping with Dry January's social pressure

Trump's Cabinet nominees are likely to be confirmed due to Republican majority support.

Calmer winds in LA may still pose dangers as communities assess wildfire damages.

Residents face challenges of shelter and potential price gouging after wildfires.

Los Angeles

LA-market landlords illegally jack up rents 20% after firestorms

Landlords in Los Angeles have significantly increased rent prices after recent wildfires, violating local laws against price gouging.

4 weeks ago

LA real estate

LA City Attorney sues landlords for wildfire price gouging, seeks $62M

Los Angeles landlords face $62 million in penalties for gouging tenants after recent wildfires.

Miscellaneous

'Just reported my old landlord': The internet is naming and shaming L.A. landlords for price gouging during the wildfires

Community-driven efforts are combating illegal rent hikes by naming landlords involved in price gouging amidst the aftermath of Southern California wildfires.

Real estate

First American's Xander Snyder on LA housing supply after the fires

Displacement due to fires is causing rental price gouging, affecting availability and affordability.

Long-term changes in supply and demand dynamics are expected in the LA rental market.

California

This California law was supposed to stop gasoline price gouging. Has it?

California's law against oil price gouging has failed to produce evidence of wrongdoing by oil companies.

Despite a perceived reduction in gas prices, state transparency efforts have stalled without recent data updates.

California

California attorney general says bidding wars aren't exempt from price-gouging rules

Price-gouging rules prevent landlords from charging more than 10% above pre-crisis rental prices in Los Angeles County following recent fires.

fromSacramento Bee

California

This California law was supposed to stop gasoline price gouging. Has it?

California's law against oil price gouging has failed to produce evidence of wrongdoing by oil companies.

Despite a perceived reduction in gas prices, state transparency efforts have stalled without recent data updates.

California

California attorney general says bidding wars aren't exempt from price-gouging rules

Price-gouging rules prevent landlords from charging more than 10% above pre-crisis rental prices in Los Angeles County following recent fires.

Thousands of cans of baby formula to be distributed to Bronx families after price gouging settlement - Bronx Times

A legal settlement mandates the donation of baby formula to Bronx families after companies engaged in price gouging during the 2022 shortage.

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

AG James Secures $6,300 Worth of Baby Formula For Brooklyn Families

New York Attorney General Letitia James donated $6,300 in baby formula to Brooklyn families as part of a settlement against price gouging during a shortage.

NYC parents

fromBronx Times

Thousands of cans of baby formula to be distributed to Bronx families after price gouging settlement - Bronx Times

A legal settlement mandates the donation of baby formula to Bronx families after companies engaged in price gouging during the 2022 shortage.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

AG James Secures $6,300 Worth of Baby Formula For Brooklyn Families

New York Attorney General Letitia James donated $6,300 in baby formula to Brooklyn families as part of a settlement against price gouging during a shortage.

more#baby-formula

#real-estate

LA real estate

LA rental market gets even more competitive after wildfires

The aftermath of the fires has led to complex landlord issues and claims of price gouging, impacting many displaced individuals.

fromThe Mercury News

Los Angeles

VC-backed startup accused of gouging Los Angeles fire victims on rent

Blueground US Inc. allegedly violated California's anti-gouging law by increasing rent over 50% post-fires, prompting a lawsuit from the city attorney.

Real estate

California attorney general cracks down on rental price gouging

A real estate agent in Los Angeles is accused of price gouging a family evacuated due to the Eaton Fire, significantly raising rental prices.

California

LA Residents Track Price Gougers On Their Own | KQED

California is actively combating price gouging against wildfire victims.

Community members are taking initiative to monitor and report landlords exploiting fire victims.

Emergency regulations limit rent increases during crises.

Asha Irani's viral TikTok raises awareness of predatory landlord practices.

LA real estate

LA rental market gets even more competitive after wildfires

The aftermath of the fires has led to complex landlord issues and claims of price gouging, impacting many displaced individuals.

fromThe Mercury News

Los Angeles

VC-backed startup accused of gouging Los Angeles fire victims on rent

Blueground US Inc. allegedly violated California's anti-gouging law by increasing rent over 50% post-fires, prompting a lawsuit from the city attorney.

Real estate

California attorney general cracks down on rental price gouging

A real estate agent in Los Angeles is accused of price gouging a family evacuated due to the Eaton Fire, significantly raising rental prices.

California

LA Residents Track Price Gougers On Their Own | KQED

California is actively combating price gouging against wildfire victims.

Community members are taking initiative to monitor and report landlords exploiting fire victims.

Emergency regulations limit rent increases during crises.

Asha Irani's viral TikTok raises awareness of predatory landlord practices.

more#real-estate

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

Egg-flation leaves NYC eateries scrambling as costs quadruple: 'I can't keep this up'

Prices for eggs in New York City have skyrocketed, leading to surcharges on breakfast sandwiches in local eateries.

#housing-market

Real estate

California AG charges agent with price gouging after the LA fires

California DOJ investigates price gouging after LA fires, enforcing legal limits on rental price increases.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

LA renters concerned over hikes as wildfires squeeze California's already tight rental market

Many California renters are facing price gouging after losing homes in wildfires, as landlords exploit the housing crisis.

Real estate

California AG charges agent with price gouging after the LA fires

California DOJ investigates price gouging after LA fires, enforcing legal limits on rental price increases.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

LA renters concerned over hikes as wildfires squeeze California's already tight rental market

Many California renters are facing price gouging after losing homes in wildfires, as landlords exploit the housing crisis.

more#housing-market

Los Angeles

Gov. Newsom extends rental price gouging protections until early March

Gov. Newsom extends price gouging protections for rental housing in L.A. due to fire-related rent hikes, aiming to aid displaced residents.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

California Issues Order to Ease Housing Crisis Set Off by Fires

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to expedite temporary housing and combat exploitation for wildfire displaced residents.

Economists Are Wrong About Price Gouging

Kamala Harris's proposed federal price-gouging law aims to restrict excessive pricing during emergencies, building on existing state laws.

California

Price Gouging During LA Fires Is Illegal - and Here's How You Can Report It | KQED

California's price gouging laws activated during emergencies prevent excessive price increases, ensuring consumer protection during disasters.

Business

fromThe Atlantic

Economists Are Wrong About Price Gouging

Kamala Harris's proposed federal price-gouging law aims to restrict excessive pricing during emergencies, building on existing state laws.

California

Price Gouging During LA Fires Is Illegal - and Here's How You Can Report It | KQED

California's price gouging laws activated during emergencies prevent excessive price increases, ensuring consumer protection during disasters.

more#consumer-protection

fromwww.cbc.ca

5 months ago

Toronto

Ontario NDP calls on Ford government to end unfair ticket sale practices | CBC News

Ontario NDP MPPs urge government action to regulate ticket reselling, citing exorbitant ticket prices for Taylor Swift's Toronto concert.

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

Flight cancellations soar ahead of Milton, Biden warns carriers against price gouging

Airlines faced backlash for steep fare increases amid Hurricane Milton, prompting calls for fair pricing from government officials.

The situation highlighted concerns over price gouging and access to flights for evacuations.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Martin Shkreli gets snubbed by the Supreme Court and must return millions he reaped from jacking up the price of a lifesaving drug

The Supreme Court upheld Shkreli's order to return $64.6 million in pharmaceutical profits despite his claims of company ownership over the funds.

6 months ago

California

Free cash coming to some California drivers, in the form of gas rebates

California gas price gouging firms agree to $50 million settlement for consumers affected in 2015.

Eligible Californians can claim compensation for overpayment on gas during a market manipulation scheme.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Tech industry

The Indo Daily: Oasis fans' fury over 'price gouging' - but who is to blame?

Oasis fans faced disappointment and outrage over exorbitant ticket prices and lengthy queues for the reunion tour.

Ticketmaster's pricing strategy led to accusations of price gouging amidst high demand for tickets.

fromPortlandTribune.com

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Privacy professionals

Kroger executives grilled for price hikes in federal court as Fred Meyer strike continues

Kroger's merger with Albertsons faces scrutiny amidst allegations of price gouging and labor disputes.

Fred Meyer employees are striking over unfair labor practices, complicating Kroger's merger defense.

Television

Oasis fan offers camping in her garden near stadium on one condition

An Oasis fan devised a plan to combat hotel price gouging for concertgoers by offering free camping in her garden in exchange for a concert ticket.

#inflation

Left-wing politics

You Have a Question Here?' Elizabeth Warren Snaps At CNBC Host Lecturing' Her On The Economy

Banning price gouging is misguided as it fails to address fundamental supply and demand issues affecting food prices.

Business

Kamala Harris calls for a ban on price-gouging to battle high grocery costs

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed banning price gouging to address high grocery prices amid inflation.

Business

WaPo Columnist Tells CNN Costs Might Actually Increase' If Harris Installs Soviet Union' Style Price Controls: Totally Unworkable'

Kamala Harris's price gouging proposal may evoke negative comparisons to authoritarian price control policies, drawing skepticism about its practicality.

Left-wing politics

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary rips Kamala Harris' economic platform-'they tried that in Venezuela, Cuba, North Korea, the USSR'

Kevin O'Leary strongly opposes Kamala Harris' economic agenda, particularly her proposals on price gouging and housing construction, citing failures of similar policies in socialist countries.

Left-wing politics

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Lights Up Kamala Harris's Un-American' Economic Plan: Beyond Bad, It's Insane'

Kevin O'Leary condemns Kamala Harris's economic policies as un-American, arguing they will lead to negative consequences for consumers.

Left-wing politics

You Have a Question Here?' Elizabeth Warren Snaps At CNBC Host Lecturing' Her On The Economy

Banning price gouging is misguided as it fails to address fundamental supply and demand issues affecting food prices.

Business

Kamala Harris calls for a ban on price-gouging to battle high grocery costs

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed banning price gouging to address high grocery prices amid inflation.

Business

WaPo Columnist Tells CNN Costs Might Actually Increase' If Harris Installs Soviet Union' Style Price Controls: Totally Unworkable'

Kamala Harris's price gouging proposal may evoke negative comparisons to authoritarian price control policies, drawing skepticism about its practicality.

Left-wing politics

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary rips Kamala Harris' economic platform-'they tried that in Venezuela, Cuba, North Korea, the USSR'

Kevin O'Leary strongly opposes Kamala Harris' economic agenda, particularly her proposals on price gouging and housing construction, citing failures of similar policies in socialist countries.

Left-wing politics

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Lights Up Kamala Harris's Un-American' Economic Plan: Beyond Bad, It's Insane'

Kevin O'Leary condemns Kamala Harris's economic policies as un-American, arguing they will lead to negative consequences for consumers.

Rep. Torres accuses utility company Con Edison of price gouging, says Bronx residents pay highest rates in NYC - Bronx Times

Rep. Ritchie Torres accused Con Edison of price gouging, stating Bronx gas rates are vastly higher than in other boroughs, more than 100% difference.

Startup companies

Lord Have Mercy!' Democratic Strategist And Fox's Maria Bartiromo Throw Down Over Kamala Harris's Economic Plan

The discussion highlights contrasting views on economic policies between television host Maria Bartiromo and strategist Laura Fink, particularly about price gouging and antitrust laws.

#kamala-harris

Left-wing politics

All She Has Is Bullshit': Trump Campaign Attacks Kamala Harris After Rolling Out Economic Plan

Trump's campaign accused Harris of making empty promises regarding her economic agenda, dismissing her proposals sharply.

The Trump campaign labeled Harris with derogatory names to undermine her economic proposals.

fromBusiness Insider

Business

Mark Cuban has praise for Harris' economic proposals and plenty of questions about Trump's

Mark Cuban defends Kamala Harris' economic plans while questioning Donald Trump's proposals, indicating a clear preference for Harris' approach.

Business

4 facts to know about VP Harris' economic agenda

Kamala Harris outlined an economic agenda promising to tackle price gouging, housing assistance, and lower drug costs while criticizing Trump's economic policies.

Left-wing politics

All She Has Is Bullshit': Trump Campaign Attacks Kamala Harris After Rolling Out Economic Plan

Trump's campaign accused Harris of making empty promises regarding her economic agenda, dismissing her proposals sharply.

The Trump campaign labeled Harris with derogatory names to undermine her economic proposals.

fromBusiness Insider

Business

Mark Cuban has praise for Harris' economic proposals and plenty of questions about Trump's

Mark Cuban defends Kamala Harris' economic plans while questioning Donald Trump's proposals, indicating a clear preference for Harris' approach.

Business

4 facts to know about VP Harris' economic agenda

Kamala Harris outlined an economic agenda promising to tackle price gouging, housing assistance, and lower drug costs while criticizing Trump's economic policies.

more#kamala-harris

fromwww.bostonherald.com