Legislation aimed at algorithmic rent-setting proliferating across US
By Emma Whitford ( April 22, 2025, 23:40 GMT | Comment) -- Multiple US states are beginning to advance bills to stop landlords from setting rents based on algorithmic recommendations, a practice critics say is exacerbating the country’s housing crisis. The legislation is part of a two-pronged attack on the practice that is also playing out in the courts. Multiple US states are beginning to advance bills meant to stop landlords from setting rents based on algorithmic recommendations, a practice critics say is exacerbating the country’s housing crisis. The legislation is part of a two-pronged attack on the practice that's also playing out in the courts....
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