--- title: Wildfire Resources --- [Skip to content](https://info.vestaplus.net/cawildfires#main-content) [![VestaPlus Smart Solutions for Real Estate](https://info.vestaplus.net/hs-fs/hubfs/VestaPlus%20(5)-1.png?width=1687&height=363&name=VestaPlus%20(5)-1.png)](https://vestaplus.net/homepage?hsLang=en) - [About](https://vestaplus.net/about) - Products Show submenu for Products - [VestaPlus™ MLS](https://vestaplus.net/vestaplus-mls) - [CheckMate™](https://vestaplus.net/checkmate) - [MarketSnap™](https://vestaplus.net/marketsnap) - [MLSGo™](https://vestaplus.net/mlsgo) - [ShowingsPlus™](https://vestaplus.net/showingsplus) - [Blog](https://info.vestaplus.net/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About](https://vestaplus.net/about) - Products Show submenu for Products - [VestaPlus™ MLS](https://vestaplus.net/vestaplus-mls) - [CheckMate™](https://vestaplus.net/checkmate) - [MarketSnap™](https://vestaplus.net/marketsnap) - [MLSGo™](https://vestaplus.net/mlsgo) - [ShowingsPlus™](https://vestaplus.net/showingsplus) - [Blog](https://info.vestaplus.net/blog) Contact Us (855) 580-0068 ![VestaPlus Smart Solutions for Real Estate](https://info.vestaplus.net/hs-fs/hubfs/VestaPlus%20(5)-1.png?width=1687&height=363&name=VestaPlus%20(5)-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation ## Announcements ## California Wildfire Resources Updates Page ![2014_MLS_Logo_Red-Vector (1)](https://info.vestaplus.net/hs-fs/hubfs/2014_MLS_Logo_Red-Vector%20(1).png?width=200&height=120&name=2014_MLS_Logo_Red-Vector%20(1).png) Open main navigation Close main navigation DRE Warns Against Price Gouging in Wildfire Areas To protect California consumers affected by wildfires, DRE will diligently investigate complaints of unlawful price gouging related to rental housing by licensees and will take appropriate disciplinary action if the evidence warrants. The law (Penal Code section 396) is intended to protect victims of disasters from being further harmed. [California Penal Code 396](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=396) [L.A. County’s Price Gouging Ordinance](http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/147093.pdf) **If you are a consumer who believes they may be a victim of price gouging as it relates to real estate transactions and rental housing, complaints can be submitted to DRE at: [https://dre.ca.gov/Consumers/FileComplaint.html](https://dre.ca.gov/Consumers/FileComplaint.html)** CAR Issues a Warning About Price Gouging The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has been made aware of some rental listings, both on and off the MLS, where lease prices have increased by 25 percent or more since the onset of the wildfires in Southern California. REALTORS® should be aware and advise their clients that raising the price of essential goods and services, including housing, by more than 10 percent during a state of emergency violates California’s anti-price gouging statute and is prohibited by law. Many evacuees and homeowners who have lost their properties are in urgent need of housing. In these circumstances, real estate professionals have a responsibility to ensure rental prices remain fair and compliant with California’s Penal Code 396(e), which prohibits increasing the rental price advertised, offered or charged for housing by more than 10 percent after a declaration of emergency.  C.A.R. has created the following resources to help address price gouging: [CAR Rent Increase Quick Guide](https://www.car.org/-/media/CAR/Documents/Transaction-Center/PDF/QUICK-GUIDES/Quick-Guide--Rent-Increases-REVISED-061324.pdf) [Attorney Generals FAQ](https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/pricegougingduringdisasters) © 2026 VestaPlus ## Additional Resources We want to inform you of several organizations actively providing relief and assistance to the fire victims. If you or your clients wish to contribute or seek support, these organizations are valuable resources:  ### The Salvation Army Phone: 1-800-728-7825 [Learn more](https://give-sc.salvationarmy.org/give/654073/#!/donation/checkout) ### LA Fire Department Foundation Phone: 310-552-4139 [Learn more](https://supportlafd.org/) ### CA Community Foundation's Wildfire Relief Fund Phone: 213-413-4130 [Learn more](https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/) ### United Way of Greater Los Angeles Phone: 213-808-6220 [Learn more](https://unitedwayla.org/wildfire-response-resources/) ### Operation USA Phone: 1-800-678-7255 [Learn more](https://www.opusa.org/wildfires-devastate-l-a-county/) ### CAR Disaster Relief Fund Phone: 213-739-8297 [Learn more](https://www.calfund.org/funds/california-association-of-realtors-disaster-relief-fund/) **![megaphone](https://info.vestaplus.net/hubfs/megaphone.svg)If you are a consumer who believes they may be a victim of price gouging as it relates to real estate transactions and rental housing, complaints can be submitted to DRE at: [https://dre.ca.gov/Consumers/FileComplaint.html](https://dre.ca.gov/Consumers/FileComplaint.html)** --- ##### General [![](https://www.vestaplus.net/assets/img/icons/ui-arrow-right.svg) Privacy Policy](https://forms.themls.com/forms/privacy/Privacy_Policy.pdf) [![](https://www.vestaplus.net/assets/img/icons/ui-arrow-right.svg) Terms of Use](https://forms.themls.com/forms/terms-and-conditions/terms_and_conditions.pdf) ##### Contact 8350 Wilshire Blvd. 1st Floor Beverly Hills, CA 90211 [sales@vestaplus.net](mailto:sales@vestaplus.net) (855) 580-0068 [![VestaPlus Smart Solutions for Real Estate](https://info.vestaplus.net/hs-fs/hubfs/VestaPlus%20(5)-1.png?width=1687&height=363&name=VestaPlus%20(5)-1.png "VestaPlus Smart Solutions for Real Estate")](https://www.vestaplus.net?hsLang=en) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/vestaplus/) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/vestaplusmls) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vestaplus) [X Twitter icon](https://x.com/vestaplus1/) Copyright © 2025, VestaPlus™. 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