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Behind on Your Rent? What Residential Renters Need to Know About Rent Relief in LA County

 Behind on Your Rent? What Residential Renters Need to Know About Rent Relief in LA County 1024 583 Consumer & Business

If you are a renter who has experienced COVID-related setbacks and you are behind on your rent, there are laws that may protect you from…

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California Rent Relief Program Available to Income-Eligible Households

 California Rent Relief Program Available to Income-Eligible Households 1024 536 Consumer & Business

Rent relief is on the way! Income-eligible households in LA County in need of financial assistance for unpaid rent and utilities will be able to…

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Director’s Statement on the American Rescue Plan

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Statement from Rafael Carbajal, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, on President Biden signing into law the American Rescue…

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DCBA Investigation Leads to $10.5 Million Settlement for Latino Immigrant Consumers Harmed by Major Retailer

 DCBA Investigation Leads to $10.5 Million Settlement for Latino Immigrant Consumers Harmed by Major Retailer 1000 667 Consumer & Business

Extensive, years-long investigative work by the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) assisting the Office of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra…

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Regional Consumer Protection Agency Prepares to Support Invigorated CFPB as the Pandemic Continues

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Statement by Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs Director Rafael Carbajal on the U.S. Senate confirmation hearings of Rohit Chopra to become…

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DCBA to Enforce “Hero Pay” Ordinance in Unincorporated Los Angeles County

 DCBA to Enforce “Hero Pay” Ordinance in Unincorporated Los Angeles County 799 534 Consumer & Business

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency and temporary ordinance that requires larger grocery retail and drug…

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Innovative Online Tool to Increase Options for County Litigants Through Dispute Resolution

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The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has announced the upcoming launch of the Los Angeles Online Dispute Resolution (LA-ODR) program,…

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LA County’s Temporary Eviction Moratorium Extended Until June 30, 2021

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend the County’s Temporary Eviction Moratorium through June 30, 2021. The Moratorium, originally introduced in…

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Tax Season is Here, and So Are Scammers: Be Careful of These Top Tax Scams

 Tax Season is Here, and So Are Scammers: Be Careful of These Top Tax Scams 1024 724 Consumer & Business

Tax season is here. Time to gather all your important documents and find the best way to file your income taxes. Whether you’re doing your…

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Are You Ready for Tax Season? Learn How to File for Free.

 Are You Ready for Tax Season? Learn How to File for Free. 1024 682 Consumer & Business

Información en español   Tax season 2020 is finally here. We want you to know about several tax resources that can help you keep as…

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