General Consumer Complaints
Provider: LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS - ADMINISTRATION
LA County Board of Supervisors approved measure to increase the penalty for price gouging in response to reports of rental price gouging and overpricing of essential goods following the January 2025 Los Angeles County Fires.
The resolution reinforces enforcement measures against rental price gouging and overpricing of essential goods and services in impacted communities and directs County departments to continue outreach efforts, ensuring residents and business owners are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the strengthened consumer protection measures.
How Residents Can Report Price Gouging:
- Victims of price gouging, including renters facing excessive rent hikes, should report violations to the California Attorney General at oag.ca.gov/report or contact the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs at (800) 593-8222, or visit stoppricegouging.dcba.lacounty.gov for assistance.
Website
dcba.lacounty.gov/minimum-wage/Website
dcba.lacounty.gov/concierge/Website
dcba.lacounty.gov/ptac/Website
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