Price Gouging in the wake of the LA fires

Hi all,

Yesterday I posted an egregious price gouging rental and it rightfully got a lot of attention. (OP here)

While that singular listing has been taken down, I spent some time today looking around for more people trying to take advantage of those displaced by the fires. This behavior is utterly atrocious, and based on the positive response here, I'd like to share some more.

I was able to get about 10 more taken down throughout the day, but there are some others that I haven't been able to get down yet.

My focus has been in the valley and in east / northeast LA, mostly single family homes listing for over 5k, and updated prices since the fires started with a >12.5% jump.

I have personally texted or emailed with all the agents listed prior to posting, to make sure there aren't any typos or errors in the price, and have informed them that what they are doing is illegal, giving them the opportunity to remove the listings themselves. These are the ones that haven't been electively removed.

There is a contact number and name for every listing on their respective Zillow pages, and a quick google search can give more information. Do with this information what you will.

If people find further egregiously gouged listings, please feel free to put them in the comments.

LISTINGS

1444 Beverwil Dr, 90035

Current listed price: $38,000/mo (updated 01/10/25)

Previous price: $19,950/mo (09/24)

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1444-Beverwil-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90035/20492978_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare

927 N Fairview St, 91505 - agent has removed the address from the listing after I spoke with them, but it still shows up when searched.

Current listed price: $19,750/mo (updated 01/11/25)

Previous price: $14,950 (12/24)

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/(undisclosed-Address)-Burbank-CA-91505/20062811_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare-Burbank-CA-91505/20062811_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare)

6635 Ben Ave, 91606

Current listed price: $17,950/mo (updated 01/11/25)