According to state prosecutors, Lar Sevan Chouljian was charged Monday with one misdemeanor count of price gouging for allegedly raising the price of a rental property by more than the 10% permitted following the state emergency declaration prompted by the Eaton Fire.
She is due to be arraigned in Los Angeles Superior Court on March 4.
According to the AG's Office, a family that was evacuated during the fire inquired about renting a home in Glendale, but Chouljian allegedly offered the family a rental price that exceeded the list price by more than 50%.
"In the face of natural disaster, we should be coming together to help our neighbors, not attempting to profit off of their pain," Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. "Today's charges are another example of DOJ's commitment to put an end to price gouging."
Real estate agent accused of price gouging, increasing rent by 38% following Eaton Fire
Another real estate agent was charged by the state last week with price gouging for allegedly raising the price of a rental home in La Canada Flintridge by 38% following the fire.
Bonta's office urged anyone who suspects cases of price gouging to report the activity at oag.ca.gov/report or by calling a hotline at 800-952-5225.
A conviction for price gouging can result in up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000.