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….
Gov. Newsom extends rental price gouging protections until early March
In an executive order Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protection until March 8 amid an uproar over large rent increases in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires….
Amid fires, signs of rent gouging proliferate across region, bringing calls for enforcement
Tenant advocates — and even some landlords groups — are calling for authorities to crack down on rent gouging in the wake of devastating fires. Some property owners, however, appear unfazed….
L.A. City Council moves to bar evictions for unauthorized people and pets amid fire emergency
In the wake of devastating fires, the Los Angeles City Council is looking to ban evictions for unauthorized tenants and pets, citing people who have welcomed the displaced into their rental homes. …
I was forced to evacuate my home. Do I still need to pay my mortgage, rent, utility bills?
After fleeing the scene of a fire, homeowners and renters face questions about their property taxes, mortgages, rent payments and utility bills. …
Mayor Bass issues order to expedite rebuilding efforts after fires
Mayor Bass says home and business owners should be able to get permits within 30 days of applying to rebuild on their properties….
Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to ease rebuilding in wildfire zones
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed an executive order suspending parts of the Coastal Act and the California Environmental Quality Act to aid homeowners rebuilding after losses in last week’s wildfires….
They lost their home insurance policies. Then came the fires
Before the devastating fires burned across Los Angeles, many homeowners learned they were losing their insurance policies. Some faced big increases in premiums that they couldn’t afford….
Their houses burned down. Now, they are fighting for the few homes left on the market
With thousands of people displaced from their homes, the real estate markets around Pacific Palisades and Altadena are raging, with rentals and homes attracting multiple offers….
What to know about temporary housing, rents, price gouging during fire storm
L.A. County fires trigger price gouging protections for renters and others. Some organizations are providing free temporary housing. …