Massachusetts H5222 aims to prevent algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market.
Massachusetts H5222 introduces a new chapter to prevent algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market. It prohibits real estate lessors from exchanging value for services that facilitate non-compete agreements among lessors. Additionally, it bans service providers from coordinating rent prices, lease terms, or occupancy levels using algorithms. Violations are considered unfair competition under state law. Successful enforcement actions can result in costs, attorney fees, and investigation costs awarded to plaintiffs.
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