California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed charges Wednesday against a local real estate agent for attempting to "price ...

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced charges against a La Cañada Flintridge real estate agent for allegedly raising the ...

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 ...

The realtor denied the accusation, and said the home was rented to a family affected by the wildfires at a lower price.

The provisions could make it financially infeasible for many owners to rent out their homes, especially in areas near the ...

Attorney General Rob Bonta said he would go after alleged rent gougers, and this week his office filed its first case. The ...

After California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued warnings to landlords over anti-price-gouging laws during declared ...

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. The investigation into Mike ...

A law barring monthly rents of more than $10,000 for new listings is stopping high-end homes from going on the market, real ...

The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire also remain active. At least 28 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California.

Violating price cap could lead to hefty fines or jail time During emergencies in California, price gouging is prohibited by law per Penal Code Section 396. The California Office of Emergency Services ...