Gov. Newsom extends rental price gouging protections until early March

Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protections on rental housing in Los Angeles County, where landlords have been raising rent by over 50% following the recent fires. The protections, which bar charging more than 10% above pre-crisis rates, were set to expire in February but have been extended until March 8. Newsom’s executive order also aims to expedite housing construction post-fires, including streamlining the building of accessory dwelling units and expediting permits for temporary housing to assist displaced residents.

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