Local hotels and city officials are working with Airbnb.org and Google to offer displaced evacuees free or discounted accommodations.
Airbnb hosts in two California counties who raise their rates more than 10% compared to pre-LA fires' pricing will be blocked from doing so.
Airbnb is working with 211 LA to provide free, temporary housing for people who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, the company said.
Because California is in a state of emergency, laws targeting price-gouging, including a ban on landlords raising rents by more than 10 percent of pre-emergency levels, should be in effect. But that hasn't deterred some landlords from apparently raising their rents by far more than that,
By Laurie Brookins Freelance Contributor On Wednesday Airbnb announced it was working with 211 LA, the nonprofit organization that provides Los Angeles County residents with a variety of health ...
As multiple fires continue to spread through Los Angeles, Airbnb will offer free temporary housing for displaced residents.
The Skidmore family lost their home in the Eaton Fire. While trying to find more permanent, long-term housing, they noticed the price of their Airbnb went up 43.2% for the following week.
As tens of thousands seek shelter from the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the short-term rental site Airbnb has made free rooms available to evacuees and major hotels are extending discounted rates to displaced residents.
Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft are aiding Southern California wildfire evacuees. Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, offers free housing in areas like Malibu and Pacific Palisades, while Uber and Lyft provide free rides to shelters with promo codes available until January 15,
Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.