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Petition: Stop Greedy Landlords From Exploiting LA Fire Survivors with Unbelievable Rent Hikes

Greedy Landlords Are Exploiting LA Fire Survivors

The devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have left over 100,000 residents homeless in just a matter of weeks, tearing apart families and shattering communities. In times like these, we should come together to Support one another with compassion and kindness.

Sign this petition to demand that California officials uphold the law, crack down on price-gouging landlords, and protect fire survivors from further harm!Click Here to Sign Petition

Instead, some landlords and real estate agents are taking advantage of this crisis, prioritizing profit over people. Despite California’s emergency measures prohibiting price gouging and limiting rent increases to 10%, many landlords are raising rents by an astonishing 134%, completely disregarding the law.

These outrageous price hikes are not just illegal—they’re heartless. We need to take action! Sign the petition demanding that California officials take a strong stance against landlords and realtors who flout price-gouging regulations!

Imagine having lost everything to the flames and now desperately searching for a new place to call home. But when you look for shelter, you’re met with predatory rent increases that leave you with few options. One home in Mid-City jumped from $5,500 to $15,000 in just 48 hours. Another property in Santa Monica saw a leap from $12,750 to $28,000—a shocking 119% increase.

These practices are not only illegal under California Penal Code 396, which can result in hefty fines and even jail time, but they also show a complete lack of empathy. Enforcement has been far too weak, allowing these greedy landlords to continue exploiting vulnerable families in their time of need.

This isn’t just about money; it’s an assault on fundamental human decency. Housing is a basic necessity, especially for those who have already faced the trauma of losing their homes. Families are now caught in desperate bidding wars, with some offering up to $1.5 million upfront for rental properties, only to be left without a roof over their heads.

This blatant exploitation must not be tolerated. If we allow this to continue, it sends a dangerous message: landlords can profit from the pain of displaced families without facing consequences.

Sign this petition to urge California officials to enforce the law, crack down on these price-gouging landlords, and protect fire survivors from further suffering!

Sign this petition to demand that California officials uphold the law, crack down on price-gouging landlords, and protect fire survivors from further harm!Click Here to Sign Petition