Rhode Island S2266 prohibits landlords from using algorithmic pricing based on nonpublic data to set rents.
Rhode Island S2266 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to prohibit landlords from using algorithmic devices that incorporate nonpublic competitor data to determine rent amounts. This includes data such as occupancy rates, lease start/end data, or historical rental performance data. The prohibition takes effect January 1, 2027. Violations are considered unfair or deceptive trade practices, and the attorney general or aggrieved parties can seek relief.
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