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San Francisco bans "rent-fixing" software used by landlord cartels

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San Francisco Board of Supervisors bans "automated rent-setting" software.

Software developers such as RealPage and Yardi were collecting rental data from landlords to suggest new pricing recommendations.

RealPage faces lawsuits accusing it of promoting landlord cartels against tenants' interests.

The company says its software contributes to a healthier and more efficient rental housing ecosystem.

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66

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61

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45

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formal

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English

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71

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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