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.
Local hotels and city officials are working with Airbnb.org and Google to offer displaced evacuees free or discounted accommodations.
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.
Airbnb has refunded customers asking for refunds after canceling trips because of the Pacific Palisades fires.
An Airbnb customer who was initially denied the rebooking of her Airbnb reservation under a “major events” policy near the Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles has received a full refund.
California law enforcement officials announced Thursday they have opened multiple predatory pricing investigations into fraud, assorted price-gouging scams and unsolicited low-ball offers on property during the current state of emergency in Los Angeles County.
Shortly after the fires began in Los Angeles, Bethany Martinez and her daughter evacuated their home on the Altadena-Pasadena border after losing power and heat. They’re waiting until they feel it’s safe enough to go back.
Under California law, during an emergency, businesses are only allowed to increase prices by up to 10 percent. One family says Airbnb increased their short-term rental by 43.2%.
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.
Now brands are helping those displaced by the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have already destroyed almost 2,000 buildings and forced 130,000 people to evacuate.
Airbnb has announced that it will offer free and temporary accommodation to people displaced by the fires in California
Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, partnering with 211 LA to assist those in need.