California AG files first charges over alleged post-fire rent gouging
Attorney General Rob Bonta said he would go after alleged rent gougers, and this week his office filed its first case. The agent strongly denies breaking the law.
LA real estate agent charged for price gouging amid California wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed charges Wednesday against a local real estate agent for attempting to "price gouge" a couple who lost their home in the Los Angeles Eaton Fire. According to Bonta's office,
California attorney general charges L.A.-area real estate agent with price gouging in wake of wildfires
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced charges against a La Cañada Flintridge real estate agent for allegedly raising the price of his rental by 38% after L.A.'s wildfires.
LA Real Estate Agent Hit With First Price Gouging Charges After Fires
An emergency was declared in California on January 7, when the fires started. On January 12, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that extended laws "prohibiting price gouging in times of emergency" until January 7, 2026, in Los Angeles County.
California officials open multiple price gouging investigations in wake of LA County wildfires
California law enforcement officials announced Thursday they have opened multiple predatory pricing investigations into fraud, assorted price-gouging scams and unsolicited low-ball offers on property during the current state of emergency in Los Angeles County.
California attorney general warns of price gouging, scams amid wildfires: What to know
The California Attorney General is warning wildfire victims and other California residents to be vigilant of price gouging and other scams as many fraudsters may try to take advantage during the crisis.
California AG Rob Bonta investigates wildfire price gouging. He also has a warning for Trump
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced his office has opened investigations into reports of price-gouging in the Southern California areas ravaged by devastating wildfires. “We have boots on the ground conducting investigations as we speak,” he said in a Thursday press conference.
California attorney general charges L.A.-area landlord with price gouging in wake of wildfires
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced charges against a La Cañada Flintridge real estate agent for allegedly raising the price of his rental by 38% after L.A.'s wildfires.
Real-estate agent charged in alleged price gouging of Eaton Fire victims
A real-estate agent is facing a criminal charge for allegedly attempting to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Eaton Fire, officials announced Wednesday.
AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be ‘held accountable’ during Los Angeles wildfire emergency
Amid the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, some landlords have decided to raise the prices of housing due to the high ...
‘Scare tactic’: Bonta slams Trump move targeting local officials over immigration
The Department of Justice is planning to investigate and possibly prosecute state and local officials who hinder Trump ...
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Scam artists are taking advantage of the Los Angeles-area wildfires, officials warn
As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to ...