RealPage agrees to change algorithm so landlords can’t collude on price hikes
arstechnica • 11/25/2025 • Last cited 11/25/2025
Summary
RealPage has agreed to modify its algorithm to prevent landlords from colluding on rent increases as part of a settlement related to claims from the Department of Justice that its software contributed to rising rents nationwide. The settlement aims to address concerns over anti-competitive practices in the rental market, according to Ars Technica.
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