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Housing groups and landlords clash in public comment over continuation of emergency price‑gouging rules
Summary
Public commenters at the Feb. 24 Los Angeles County Board meeting debated whether to extend emergency price‑gouging restrictions after recent wildfires; tenant advocates urged continuance while landlord groups and some real‑estate advocates urged ending or clarifying the order’s sunset conditions.
A broad set of community organizations and industry groups spoke during public comment on Feb. 24 about whether Los Angeles County should continue emergency price‑gouging restrictions enacted after recent wildfires. The public comment period preceding the hearing on item 1 featured multiple callers and in‑person speakers who sharply disagreed on the need for continuing restrictions.
Advocates for renters and low‑income households urged the board to maintain protections to prevent…
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