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Maryland Sues RealPage and Landlords Over Rent Inflation

1/17/2025

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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has sued RealPage and eight landlords for colluding to inflate rents, impacting over 100,000 residents.
The lawsuit alleges that RealPage's pricing algorithm resulted in millions of dollars in excess charges for renters.
The FTC has also filed a lawsuit against Greystar for hidden fees and misleading rental cost disclosures.
Greystar reportedly generated over $100 million from undisclosed fees, leading to demands for improved regulation.

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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has sued RealPage and eight landlords for colluding to inflate rents, impacting over 100,000 residents.
The lawsuit alleges that RealPage's pricing algorithm resulted in millions of dollars in excess charges for renters.
The FTC has also filed a lawsuit against Greystar for hidden fees and misleading rental cost disclosures.
Greystar reportedly generated over $100 million from undisclosed fees, leading to demands for improved regulation.