L.A. landlords accused of price gouging say they’re responding to unprecedented demand from wealthy wildfire victims
Some landlords lowered rents after MarketWatch asked about increases that appeared to violate laws against price gouging.
‘Selling Sunset’ Realtor Jason Oppenheim Speaks Out Against Price Gouging Amid Wildfires in LA
These people are suffering. They may not be insured, and you’re going to take advantage…There are some bad apple landlords ...
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 have been hit with allegations of predatory price gouging targeting the tens of thousands of wildfire ...
LA fires: 'Million Dollar Listing' stars raise alarm about illegal price gouging
"Million Dollar Listing" stars Josh Flagg and Josh Altman explain how the housing market will be affected after the ...
Gov. Newsom extends rental price gouging protections; A.G. vows to prosecute violators
In an executive order Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protection until March 8 amid an uproar over large ...
After Wildfires, Local Prosecutors Crack Down on Price Gouging in Housing Market
The City Attorney’s office is evaluating approximately 650 price gouging complaints, most related to rent,” a spokesperson ...
The FTC Finds United Health’s OptumRX Is Engaged In Widespread Price Gouging
The Federal Trade Commision (FTC) found prescription benefits managers like UnitedHealth's OptumRX have gained $7.3B from ...
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Airbnb Battles Price Gouging, Airlines Hit New Highs and a Lux Cruise Deal
Today’s podcast explains how Airbnb is stopping price gouging in L.A., why airlines had a good 2024, and what’s behind a ...
Rent Gouging: What Is It, Is It Legal, Can You Fight Back?
Amid staggering loss, a number of rental units in LA are significantly more expensive than they were before the fire ...