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Justice Department Sues Landlords for Rent Price Collusion

1/12/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department has launched a lawsuit against six major landlords and RealPage, accusing them of colluding to artificially inflate rent prices using data-sharing software. This unethical practice exacerbates affordability crises in cities like San Jose and Austin, as the lawsuit seeks to restore fair competition and alleviate the financial burden on renters.

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The U.S. Justice Department has launched a lawsuit against six major landlords and RealPage, accusing them of colluding to artificially inflate rent prices using data-sharing software. This unethical practice exacerbates affordability crises in cities like San Jose and Austin, as the lawsuit seeks to restore fair competition and alleviate the financial burden on renters.