Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging …
Jan 7, 2025 · OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County. The Palisades Fire has burned over 1,200 acres, threatening structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks. The fire and ongoing windstorm conditions have ...
Attorney General Bonta: Rental Bidding Wars During LA Wildfires ...
2 days ago · OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert reminding landlords in the state that rental bidding wars resulting in unlawful price increases are prohibited under California’s price gouging statute, Penal Code section 396, when a state of emergency has been declared.In response to the Los Angeles wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency ...
Price gouging after Los Angeles wildfires: California officials open ...
3 days ago · California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to hold a news conference about efforts to crackdown on price gouging after the Los Angeles fires.
California attorney general says bidding wars not exempt from price ...
1 day ago · California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta on Saturday warned landlords that price-gouging rules in effect because of the Los Angeles County fires apply even in cases where bidding wars break out over their ...
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire ...
1 day ago · California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement Saturday that it is illegal for landlords to accept rent that exceeds the cap, even if someone is offering to pay a higher amount. ... Price-gouging is a misdemeanor punishable by up to …
California warns more than 200 hotels and landlords of price gouging ...
2 days ago · California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has sent more than 200 letters to landlords and hotels warning them that they’ve been accused of wildfire-related price gouging, his office announced Friday.
California attorney general details efforts to prevent Los Angeles …
3 days ago · "Price gouging is a crime, punishable by a year in prison, by a $10,000 criminal fine per instance," Bonta said. He said price-gouging laws extend beyond Los Angeles County where there is ...
AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be ‘held accountable’ …
2 days ago · AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be ‘held accountable’ during Los Angeles wildfire emergency ... Violators of price gouging are subject to criminal prosecution that can result in a one ...
California officials warn against price gouging, looting and …
Jan 11, 2025 · California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned if people engage in price gauging, looting, and scamming amid the ongoing response to the wildfires ablaze in Los Angeles, they are breaking the...
Yes, Price Gouging During LA Fires Is Illegal - KQED
Jan 10, 2025 · And as a huge number of people displaced by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Sunset fires now try to meet their basic needs — including shelter, food and water, medical supplies and gasoline — California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder that price gouging during disasters like this remains illegal in California.