Algorithmic Rent-Pricing Litigation Expands Under New State and Local Laws

• • States like New York and California are banning or restricting algorithmic rent-pricing software.


• • Litigation is shifting from federal antitrust law to a patchwork of specific state and local statutes.


• • Real estate technology vendors and landlords face increased legal liability for using revenue-management tools.

Context
Governments are targeting software used to coordinate rents and occupancy levels to prevent alleged collusion. This represents a move toward direct regulation of pricing technology rather than relying on general antitrust enforcement.

Christian Perspective
The regulation of private property and contract terms by the state can infringe upon the natural right of owners to manage their holdings. While