Golden State Today

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom's latest executive order, which aims to provide essential protections for victims of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. The executive order, identified as N-17-25, introduces several measures designed to safeguard affected residents.

The order extends rental price gouging protections to include leases of any duration. It also adds three new ZIP codes—91024, 91103, and 91367—to previous orders that prevent real estate speculation. Additionally, housing located in areas with high fair market values that have not been previously available on the rental market will be exempt from statutory rent caps.

In a statement regarding the executive order, Attorney General Bonta said: “Governor Newsom’s executive order will make an important difference in the lives of Californians who have been affected by the wildfires. With today’s executive order, California’s price gouging protections now apply to leases of any length. Unsolicited property offers by predatory buyers are now prohibited in three new zip codes in Southern California: 91024, 91103, and 91367. And, with the suspension of the statutory rent caps for certain homes that were not previously on the rental market, additional housing options can come on market.”

Attorney General Bonta further emphasized his office's dedication to collaborating with local, state, and federal partners to protect communities impacted by these disasters.