Jason Oppenheim says L.A. landlords are Screwing Sundown as a substitute of promoting it … calling them out for value gouging amid the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
The fact tv mainstay sat down for an interview on the present BBC One’s “Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg” … and, he discuss how he despatched a consumer to a landlord in L.A. who tried to overcharge them.
Oppenheim swears this landlord initially tried to lease the place for $13K a month … however, when his consumer went and supplied $20K after the fires started, the owner demanded $23K — a mark up of practically 100% over authentic asking.
Jason says, “There are value gouging legal guidelines in California, they’re simply being ignored proper now, and this is not the time to be making the most of conditions.”
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JO says everybody’s in tears over the devastation in L.A. … some due to the smoke from the fires and others due to the emotional toll this catastrophe has taken.
Officers in Los Angeles — together with Sheriff Robert Luna and L.A. police chief Jim McDonnell — have warned residents about potential scammers … saying tragedy can convey out the worst in humanity, so keep vigilant.
In whole the Los Angeles wildfires have burned greater than 40K acres … and, killed at the least 16 folks. Many within the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, Malibu, West L.A. and round Pasadena in northeastern Los Angeles have misplaced their houses.
And, it seems like Jason’s frightened they might lose much more if somebody does not step in to deal with the value gouging.
