City and state officials have filed a handful price-gouging lawsuits against real estate agents, landlords and a large rental company, but critics say they must do more.

State announces criminal charges for post-wildfire rent spikes violating California's price gouging laws Two displaced families allegedly charged o ...

A real estate agent in Los Angeles County is the first person to face criminal charges for price gouging following the devastating wildfires that ravaged Southern California this month.

Another real estate agent was charged by the state last week with price gouging for allegedly raising the price of a rental ...

Real estate agent accused of price gouging, increasing rent by 38% following Eaton Fire. Thursday, January 23, 2025. A real-estate agent is facing a criminal charge for allegedly attempting to ...

Last week, Bonta's office reported another real estate agent was charged for similar alleged price gouging, when a couple applied to rent a home, but after the application was received, they were ...

LA real estate agent charged for price gouging amid California wildfires. A couple had lost their home and was looking for new housing, AG Rob Bonta says.

What is price gouging? “Gouging” is defined as raising the rent − or price of goods and services − more than 10% from the last marketed price.

Another real estate agent was charged by the state last week with price gouging for allegedly raising the price of a rental home in La Cañada Flintridge by 38% following the fire.

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.

Another real estate agent was charged by the state last week with price gouging for allegedly raising the price of a rental home in La Canada Flintridge by 38% following the fire.