{"id":98493,"date":"2025-01-28T11:22:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T19:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=98493"},"modified":"2025-03-17T16:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T23:08:11","slug":"los-angeles-fires-price-gouging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/los-angeles-fires-price-gouging\/","title":{"rendered":"Price Gouging in Los Angeles: What Renters Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many homes are suddenly far more expensive than they were before the fires<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some housing providers are trying to take advantage of displaced families searching for housing by illegally raising rents, a practice known as price gouging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, it is illegal in California to raise rents or the prices of goods and services by more than 10% for at least 30 days after an emergency declaration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-gouging rules kicked in on January 7th, when Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency, and they remain in effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After what may be the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqed.org\/news\/12020835\/southern-california-fires-could-be-most-expensive-us-history\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costliest wildfires<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in U.S. history, where nearly 15,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/i-dont-think-theres-much-left-l-a-fires-leave-thousands-looking-for-temporary-housing-8421e47d?mod=article_inline\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tens of thousands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people are in need of housing. While some are staying with friends, relatives, or in hotels and emergency shelters, many are searching for a rental.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, some housing providers are trying to profit on this surge in demand by suddenly raising rents by thousands of dollars. This is known as price gouging. It is illegal, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2025-01-15\/as-signs-of-rent-rouging-proliferate-amid-fires-a-call-for-enforcement\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increasingly common<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to identify and report this unethical practice and protect yourself from falling victim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&gt;&gt; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/los-angeles-wildfires-housing-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Stay up to date on the L.A. fires and housing market<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-98500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2451020095-e1738092031981.jpg\" alt=\"los-angeles-price-gouging\" width=\"1200\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2451020095-e1738092031981.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2451020095-e1738092031981-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2451020095-e1738092031981-1024x463.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2451020095-e1738092031981-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2451020095-e1738092031981-600x271.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price gouging is illegal but on the rise in Los Angeles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/caanet.org\/topics\/price-gouging\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Price gouging is illegal in California<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under both state and local laws<\/span><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Penal Code Section 396 generally prohibits housing providers and other businesses from raising rent or the price of many goods and services by more than 10% following an emergency declaration. Listings and goods that only hit the market <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a declaration is announced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/la-real-estate-agent-charged-price-gouging-amid\/story?id=117998412\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be raised<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by up to 50% more. Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency on January 7th, and the state of emergency remains in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, price gouging <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/displaced-los-angeles-homeowners-face-price-gouging-after-wildfires-2025-01-17\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is widespread<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Los Angeles. Thousands of listings across the city have seen monthly fees abruptly jump, sometimes more than doubling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price gouging is affecting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curbed.com\/article\/los-angeles-fires-rent-gouging-bidding-wars.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all price brackets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but lower-income residents <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/insideclimatenews.org\/news\/14012025\/todays-climate-los-angeles-fires-housing-crisis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will undoubtedly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a harder time coping. Not everyone can afford to pay $4,000 for a rental that was listed for $2,000 before the fires (an illegal price hike). The market tends to favor wealthier displaced homeowners who are often willing to bid anything on a house or rental site unseen. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illegal bidding wars are also rising<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because so many people are looking for rentals, demand is through the roof. Rental listings regularly receive multiple offers, which often <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/los-angeles-rental-market-bidding-wars-9c099508\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leads to bidding wars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bidding wars on rental properties resulting in a price increase greater than 10% <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/news\/press-releases\/attorney-general-bonta-rental-bidding-wars-during-la-wildfires-prohibited-under\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>are prohibited under state law<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home buyers are also facing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2025-01-11\/their-houses-burned-down-now-they-are-fighting-for-the-few-homes-left-on-the-market\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bidding wars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, although they are not illegal, even during an emergency. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wsj.com\/us-news\/a-shadow-power-broker-is-swooping-in-to-rebuild-the-pacific-palisades-7fed5c42\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery has started<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, but it could take years for homes to be rebuilt. So, many residents are evaluating whether to lease or buy something now. Nearby cities like Malibu and Santa Monica are a logical choice, but people are shopping all across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to protect yourself from price gouging in Los Angeles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price gouging is happening in L.A., but there are ways to protect yourself and make sure you&#8217;re paying a fair price for a rental.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do your research:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Compare rental prices between neighborhoods and properties to understand going rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inspect listings carefully:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for red flags, such as sudden, drastic price increases or conflicting information about the property on online marketplaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If something seems off, question landlords or property managers about unexpected fees or steep rent hikes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Report suspicious activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you suspect price gouging, report the violation to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dcba.3diengage.com\/FrontPortal\/Page\/RenderPage?tabId=27&amp;searchParameter=srTypeId%3D17\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles County<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/report\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Attorney General<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Don\u2019t fall victim to <\/b><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/2025\/01\/14\/governor-newsom-issues-order-to-protect-fire-victims-from-predatory-real-estate-speculators\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>real estate speculators<\/b><\/a><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">, either.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are reports of developers soliciting fire victims and offering cash to buy their property far below market value. This may also be illegal. Report violations to the <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"http:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/report\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Attorney General<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to report price gouging in Los Angeles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe it is essential for housing providers to follow local laws, especially those protecting consumers from price gouging during and after natural disasters. Housing providers can learn more about their responsibilities <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/caanet.org\/l-a-fires-legal-obligations-and-ways-rental-property-owners-can-help\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some cities and counties also have their own price gouging ordinances. For information on whether a local ordinance is in effect, you should contact the applicable city or county.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage Los Angeles residents to report any suspected price gouging violations to local authorities and the California Attorney General. If you suspect a housing provider has illegally raised rent prices, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dcba.lacounty.gov\/newsroom\/during-emergency-report-suspected-price-gouging\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep communication records and receipts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and file a report by following these steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Report violations to Los Angeles County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fill out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dcba.3diengage.com\/FrontPortal\/Page\/RenderPage?tabId=27&amp;searchParameter=srTypeId%3D17\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, call (800) 593-8222, or email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@dcba.lacounty.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@dcba.lacounty.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Report violations to the California Attorney General<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/report\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oag.ca.gov\/report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or call (800) 952-5225.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The California government has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/news\/press-releases\/attorney-general-bonta-issues-consumer-alert-price-gouging-following-state-13\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">responded swiftly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to complaints and recently <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/la-real-estate-agent-hit-first-price-gouging-charges-after-fires-2019595\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filed its first charges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against gougers. Those violating the law can receive tens of thousands of dollars in fines and\/or be sentenced to a year in county jail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Redfin and Rent. are helping displaced residents find housing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Rent. and Redfin, we understand the urgent need for displaced residents to find short- and long-term housing and are focused on how we can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin agents are helping our customers find housing. The team at Rent. is in touch with property managers and owners in its network who are offering special deals or short-term leasing options for displaced residents. We\u2019ve launched a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/support\/2025-los-angeles-fires\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help displaced residents easily find these housing options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve also used our data to identify a set of listings that potentially violate the price gouging rule, and have brought that to the attention of the relevant property owners and managers and reminded them of the law and their legal responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-98502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2487688067.jpg\" alt=\"la-fires-hope\" width=\"1200\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2487688067.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2487688067-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2487688067-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2487688067-768x351.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2487688067-600x275.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources for displaced Los Angeles residents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From temporary housing to mortgage and eviction relief, there are resources in place to support those affected by recent wildfires.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency declarations issued by the Governor are generally available on the Governor&#8217;s website at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.ca.gov\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>gov.ca.gov<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also find general information about LA County&#8217;s price gouging prohibition at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dcba.lacounty.gov\/pricegouging\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>dcba.lacounty.gov\/pricegouging<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comprehensive overview of resources is available here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-to-do-after-a-wildfire\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>What to Do After a Wildfire: Support and Resources for L.A. Fire Victims<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re able to offer support to wildfire victims, here are some options: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/supporting-la-wildfire-victims\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Supporting LA Wildfire Victims: How You Can Help Through Donations and Volunteering<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, make sure to take time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lapublicpress.org\/2025\/01\/altadena-fire-relief-community-healing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grieve and process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your community. Thousands of people have experienced an unimaginable tragedy, and it will take time to heal. <\/span><b>One thing is for sure, though: Los Angeles <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/video\/nn-la-mayor-bass-los-angeles-will-rebuild-stronger-than-ever\/10354805\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>will come back stronger<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As L.A. recovers from record-breaking fires, demand for rentals is spiking, and some landlords are illegally trying to profit. 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