“Thousands and Thousands” of Angelenos Apply to Airbnb’s Free Temporary Housing Program
The non-profit arm of the home-rental marketplace reports "an absolute crush of applications" from those affected by the L.A. fires. Meanwhile, Uber is also stepping up its relief efforts.
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LA County leaders set to vote on post-fire eviction protections and vacation rental rules
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to vote ... Hosts on platforms like Airbnb would be temporarily allowed to list multiple properties, including ADUs. What’s behind the changes ...
Price Gouging Hits the Housing Market Amid California Wildfires
Newsweek found properties that jacked up their prices during the California wildfires raising concerns of potential price gouging.
Airbnb offers Southern California wildfire victims temporary housing
Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Airbnb And Local Hotels Rally To Support Los Angeles Fire Victims
Local hotels and city officials are working with Airbnb.org and Google to offer displaced evacuees free or discounted accommodations.
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Altadena family who lost home in Eaton Fire says Airbnb price spiked nearly 50% for following week
The Skidmore family lost their home in the Eaton Fire. While trying to find more permanent, long-term housing, they noticed the price of their Airbnb went up 43.2% for the following week.
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Los Angeles wildfires: Do I have to pay mortgage and other housing questions
Do I have to pay a mortgage if my home was destroyed in the L.A. County wildfires? Get the answer to that and other housing-related questions impacting Southern California communities due to the fires.
LA fires: Airbnb provides free emergency housing for over 25,000 people impacted by wildfires - here's how to apply
As thousands of people in California are forced to evacuate their homes Airbnb has teamed up with 211 LA to provide free temporary housing to anyone impacted by the devastating wildfires
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.
Big Bear offers temporary housing assistance for Southern California wildfire victims
Visit Big Bear officials in San Bernardino County have announced housing support for those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California.
Some price-gouging rules could be keeping high-end homes off L.A.’s rental market
A law barring monthly rents of more than $10,000 for new listings is stopping high-end homes from going on the market, real estate agents and brokers say. Such homes could be in demand for wealthy fire victims.
Rents rise as refugees from the fires squeeze into L.A.’s tight housing market
The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed or damaged more than 8,500 homes in an already tight housing market. Experts said the disaster will probably put upward pressure on rents in areas close to the fires,