Stop the gouge.

During the current State of Emergency, landlords are prohibited from raising rents above 10% for existing listings.

We’re tracking them.

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Explore rent gouging across LA County

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WHO’S BEHIND THE RENT HIKES? EXPOSING LA’S DISASTER PROFITEERS

In the wake of January’s devastating wildfires, rent gouging surged. Three months later, it hasn’t slowed down.

The Rent Brigade has documented over 7,000 unlawfully gouged rental listings across LA County and the number continues to rise. Our new report uncovers the top 10 landlords and corporate entities driving this crisis, and the political influence they’ve used to get away with it.

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