RealPage has filed a federal lawsuit against Berkeley in response to the city's ban on rental price-setting software, seen by tenant advocates as a means for landlords to collude on rent increases. This legal action comes amid ongoing anti-competition lawsuits and scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice. RealPage contends that its rental price recommendations stem from publicly available data and that the ordinance violates its First Amendment rights. Berkeley marks the first city facing such a lawsuit, amid other cities considering similar bans.
RealPage's lawsuit against Berkeley raises constitutional concerns, claiming the city's ordinance violates the First Amendment by limiting the company's right to provide lawful advice and recommendations.
The company faces multiple lawsuits as it is accused of facilitating a price-fixing scheme, raising questions about its business practices in a competitive real estate market.
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