Governor Newsom Declares Emergencies in 12 Counties Due to Tropical Storm Hilary
Governor Newsom Declares Emergencies in 12 Counties Due to Tropical Storm Hilary
A dozen of California’s counties are now under a declared state of emergency, with a related anti-price gouging rules and resulting limitations on rent increases due to Tropical Storm Hillary.
The impacted counties are
- Fresno
- Imperial
- Inyo
- Kern
- Los Angeles
- Mono
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- Tulare
- Ventura
The emergency declaration initiates the provisions of California Penal Code Section 396, the state’s anti-price gouging law, which makes it illegal to increase the price of many consumer goods and services, including services like rental housing, by more than 10% above pre-emergency levels.
- Such rent increase limitations may apply to existing tenants and to vacant units.
The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles encourages property owners to seek legal advice before increasing rent by more than 10% during a declared emergency. Under the state’s anti-price gouging law, violators can face up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both, as well as civil penalties.
The California State of Emergency Proclamations
News source: www.gov.ca.gov/2023/08/19/governor-newsom-proclaims-state-of-emergency-as-hurricane-hilary-approaches-california/