Landlords are accused of colluding to raise rents. See where.
Millions of rents across the country may now be set using one company’s algorithmic software, according to a federal lawsuit and a Washington Post analysis.
Justice Department accuses 6 major landlords of keeping rents high
The lawsuit arrives as U.S. renters continue to struggle. The latest figures show that half of American renters spent more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities in 2022, an all-time high.
6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
US Justice Department accuses 6 big landlords of colluding to keep rents high
Prosecutors said the landlords used an algorithm to help set rents and privately shared sensitive information with their own competitors to boost profits.
Nation’s six largest landlords sued for harmful algorithmic pricing schemes
Six of the United State’s biggest landlords have been sued as part of a case against harmful algorithmic pricing schemes. According to the Justice Department, Attorneys General of Illinois and Massachusetts have joined the ongoing legal battle against RealPage and a swathe of other landlords.
Connecticut joins DOJ lawsuit accusing 6 biggest landlords of 'algorithmic pricing schemes'
Connecticut joins DOJ lawsuit accusing 6 biggest landlords of 'algorithmic pricing schemes'
Department of Justice files lawsuit against 6 of nation's largest landlords for price fixing
Rents are rising, and in some cases, the Justice Department says it may be illegal. On Tuesday, the DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against six major landlords. It accuses them of working together to keep rent prices high.
Illinois joins Justice Department lawsuit against RealPage and big landlords
The real estate companies kept rents high with RealPage's software and by sharing information, the antitrust complaint says.
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