Newsom signs executive order extending protections for wildfire victims in L.A. County
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday issued an executive order extending protections for wildfire victims in Los Angeles County.
Under the executive order:
- Price gouging protections on rental housing, hotels, and motels will be active until July 1, 2025. The protections prohibit landlords from evicting tenants to relist rentals at a higher rate, among other things.
- Continues the suspension of laws that would classify occupants of hotels, motels, and temporary housing as tenants after 30 days, providing individuals with more time to secure alternative housing.
- Extends protections for fire survivors experiencing homelessness by prioritizing them on waiting lists for state-funded housing programs for which they qualify.
- Supports the rebuilding of two commercial corridors in Altadena, aiming to restore small businesses and create vibrant, walkable community spaces.
“As the Los Angeles community continues to recover and rebuild, the state remains steadfast in its commitment to providing targeted relief and assistance. Today, I am issuing an executive order to further ensure that survivors are protected from exploitation and can access the housing they need,” Newsom said in a statement.
The full executive order can be viewed here.