If you're a landlord in California, take note—Attorney General Rob Bonta is coming after those who hike rents in the wake of the devastating LA fires. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, host Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest crackdown on price gouging, including the criminal charges filed against a real estate agent accused of illegally inflating rent prices by 38%. With over 500 warning letters issued and multiple investigations underway, California is making it clear: violating price gouging laws could cost you hefty fines and even jail time. We’ll discuss what this means for landlords, how to stay compliant, and the broader implications for real estate investors. (00:00) Info for California Landlords (00:33) Rent Price Inflation Post Fire (01:11) Consequences for Price Gouging (01:56) Tips for Reporting Price Gouging LINKS JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/) FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe) Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe) Source: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-files-charges-against-southern-california-real-estate?print=true)
