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The “Community Opportunity to Purchase Act” would give organizations committed to keeping rents low the first chance to make an offer on buildings coming up for sale.
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Shortages of skilled labor, building materials and expensive construction loans are just some of the factors affecting the cost of rebuilding.
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The count had been scheduled for this week but is being delayed because of the wildfires.
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If approved, the proposal would ease Airbnb regulations and give new protections to tenants who open their doors to people and pets displaced by the fires.
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What happens to security deposits? Who pays for repairs? LAist answers these and other questions from tenants affected by the L.A. fires.
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Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed his office is building cases against those suspected of raising rents by more than 10% after the L.A. fires.
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As fires continue to displace tens of thousands of people in Los Angeles County, experts worry about the long-term effects on the already dire homelessness crisis.
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A proposal to freeze rents and protect Angelenos affected by wildfires from eviction was sent to committee while other emergency motions passed unanimously.
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There is an acute need for shelter space during winter months, especially for families with children.
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The region already had a severe shortage of affordable housing. With thousands of families displaced by fires, it’s now even worse.
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The vote comes after the county decided not to open additional winter shelters this year.
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For one listing, rent jumped nearly 86% since September. The agent said she told her client, “People are desperate, and you can probably get good money.”Listen 0:44
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Going forward during the region's fire crisis would compromise data and safety, officials say.
