State authorities have announced that another real estate agent has been charged with the crime of reducing the price of the fatal mountain fire victims that destroy the Southern California community.
On Tuesday, Rob Bonta, California Corporation, announced that the state has filed a complaint to an unnamed real estate agent.
Bonta stated in a survey that after evacuating with an Eaton fire, his family began searching for rental through real estate agents and asked about renting a Glendale house.
Prosecutors say that real estate agents provided their families a Glendale rental home, but the rent is more than 50 % higher than the rent before the fire.
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On January 16, 2025, in Maribu, California, the Damage and losses in the Rajeong region will destroy the beach -side house of the beach -side house destroyed by the Pacific Expressway. Multiple wildfires, which were supplied by the fuel breeze of the intense Santaanana, were burning throughout Los Angeles County, killed at least 27, and more than 180,000 evacuation orders. In Parisard and Eaton fire, more than 12,000 structures are burned. (Mario Tama/Getty Image)
Governor California, Gabin New Sam, has extended an emergency order in Los Angeles County County of Los Angeles by 10 % or more until March 8, 2025. According to the order, the existing tenants and new leases apply during the emergency period.
“In the face of natural disasters, we should gather to help their neighbors, rather than trying to benefit from their pain,” said Bonta. “Today's price is another example of DOJ's commitment that ends the price gows.”
Cal Fire reported that more than 12,000 houses, companies, and schools were lost in fire, and more than 100,000 people had to leave the house.
Ricky Lake says that La Fires rebuilt after her house is “exhausted and paralyzed”.
It is located on Sunday, January 12, 2025, and was destroyed by the Palisade Fire in the Pacific Palisese district of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/NOAH BERGER)
Bonta's office said that the Ministry of Justice (DOJ) was actively investigating and prosecuting prices to protect the Californians affected by Southern California.
DOJ sent more than 650 warnings and Bonta said that he would come to hotels and landlords accused of price gowns.
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On January 8, 2025, the flame and smoke rose from the structure as the Parisade fire burned during the wind storm on the west side of Los Angeles, California, USA, USA. (Reuters/Apple tunes)
“This announcement will function as a severe warning to those who want to sacrifice all the people who have lost everything in the face of the Southern California Fire. Is added.
The Bonta office has stated that the pricing law violator is subject to criminal prosecution and may impose a full year imprisonment in a county prison and/or a fines of up to $ 10,000.
Those who violate the price gowns are subject to civil execution measures, including a maximum of $ 2,500 civil punishment, an injury order, and obligatory compensation.
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Last week, Bonta's office reported that another real estate agent was claimed for a similar price. When a couple applied to rent a house, he was notified that the price had risen 38 % after receiving the application.
Anyone who believes that they are the victims of price gows, we recommend that you report it to local governments or judicial Secretary. OAG.Ca.gov/lafires。
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