Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Latin Times
Latin Times
M.B. Mack

California Officials Slam LA Landlords for 'Price Gouging' as Displaced Californians Seek Shelter

Smoke and flames from the Palisades Fire light up the night sky in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles. (Credit: AGUSTIN PAULLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

California officials are cracking down on price gouging as displaced residents struggle to find shelter and essential goods during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

The wildfires, which have consumed thousands of acres and displaced countless Californians, prompted a state of emergency, triggering laws to protect residents from predatory practices.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.