The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a one-month extension of rent-gouging restrictions tied to the board’s declared emergencies, including one related to the January wildfires, another connected to immigration enforcement, and a new emergency tied to severe storm conditions earlier this month.
The action continues limits on rent increases through Dec. 28.
The extension keeps in place countywide limits under California’s anti–price gouging law and the county’s local rules, capping rent increases at no more than 10% above pre-emergency levels and prohibiting evictions followed by re-renting at a higher rate during the protected period.
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s motion cites ongoing displacement from January’s wildfires, continued instability for affected households, and ongoing complaints from tenants alleging price gouging.