Major Landlords Hit with Lawsuit Over Alleged Rent-Fixing Conspiracy in Colorado

Denver, CO — The U.S. Justice Department and state prosecutors from Colorado and nine other states have escalated their legal battle against a group of prominent landlords and RealPage, the primary supplier of rental pricing algorithms. The lawsuit alleges that these parties conspired to artificially inflate apartment rents nationwide, utilizing technology that could disadvantage tenants. Originally lodged last summer, the case has now been broadened to include additional defendants such as Greystar, LivCor, Camden Property Trust, Cushman & Wakefield, Willow Bridge, and Cortland, all of whom operate or own significant rental properties in Colorado. According … Read more

California Landlords to Navigate Wave of New Rental Laws in 2025: Essential Updates from CAA’s Legislative Report

Sacramento, Calif. — The California Apartment Association (CAA) recently concluded its 2024 Year-End Legislative Report, an extensive seminar detailing new regulations that will affect rental housing providers beginning in 2025. This initial session will be followed by a second webinar on December 18, aimed at providing landlords with compliance tools, updated forms, and essential resources to navigate these legislative changes. Throughout the event, CAA executive vice president of state public affairs, Debra Carlton, shared insights into the vast legislative activities that have transpired over the year. “With over 3,000 bills introduced by the legislature, more … Read more

Indiana Housing Nonprofit Files Lawsuits Against Major Private-Equity-Backed Landlords for Discriminatory Tenant Screening Practices

INDIANAPOLIS — Two high-profile landlords are under scrutiny for allegedly discriminatory rental practices that may have unfairly targeted minority applicants, according to lawsuits filed by an Indianapolis-based housing advocacy organization. These landlords, backed by major private equity firms, are accused of denying housing based on flawed third-party tenant screening reports. The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, which advocates across 24 counties, has brought the legal action against Tricon Residential and Progress Residential. The suits contend that these companies relied on inaccurate data regarding eviction histories and criminal records, information which adversely affected prospective tenants, … Read more

Kansas City Landlords Challenge New Ordinance, Claiming Unconstitutional Overreach in Discrimination Protection Law

Kansas City, Mo. – Amidst rising concerns over housing discrimination, two local landlords have initiated legal action against Kansas City’s newly enacted housing ordinance, which aims to safeguard tenants against discrimination based on their income sources. The ordinance, approved by the city council in January, has generated significant discussion on the balance between tenant protection and landlords’ rights. The legal challenge, brought forth by landlords Kennedy F. Jones and Stephen J. Vogel, contends that the ordinance represents an “unconstitutional overreach.” Specifically, their concern lies with the requirement to accept various non-traditional income sources, including federal … Read more