Rent Fixing

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Settlement in Multi-state Lawsuit Will Impose Strict New Limits on Rent-setting Algorithms

Nine states charged company Greystar with artificially driving up rent costs through data sharing and rent-setting algorithms.

November 26, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

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Legislators Push Back Against ‘Rent-Setting’ Software

In the last six months, lawmakers in more than two dozen cities and states have made strides to stop landlords from using anti-competitive rental software to determine how much to charge for rent. Shelterforce looks at the wins and losses so far.

July 20, 2025 - Shelterforce Magazine

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Jersey City Latest to Ban Rent-Setting Algorithm

Officials say the software offered by RealPage ‘magnifies’ the potential for price gouging.

June 11, 2025 - Governing

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New Jersey Lawsuit Targets Rent-Setting Algorithms

The state of New Jersey is taking legal action against landlords and companies that engage in what the state’s Attorney General alleges is illegal rent fixing.

April 30, 2025 - New Jersey Monitor

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