Costly Rental Application Fees Are Eating Into Oregonians’ Budgets. Bill Seeks to Change That

Costly rental application fees are eating into Oregonians’ budgets. Bill seeks to change that

As one of the “extremely few renters” in the Oregon Legislature, Rep. Mark Gamba said he knows how pricey the fees that come with submitting an application to rent a new apartment, condo or house can be.

CA Democrats are Blaming AI for Inflated Rent Prices Instead of Themselves – California Globe

California politicians can’t keep reservoirs filled, get fire hydrants to work correctly, get home permits in the Pacific Palisades approved, keep gas prices low, or deal with the homelessness crisis, but now they claim they are going to control rent prices. A new letter, released by a group of 18 California professors, AI experts, economists, and civil rights activists warns legislators that their efforts are doomed to fail. According to CBS Ne…

Exclusive: Critics of bans on rent-pricing software respond to lawmakers

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Senate Democrats Demand Answers About RealPage Lobbying Activity

RealPage, the company behind a controversial artificial intelligence-based rent-setting algorithm, is being scrutinized by some of the nation’s most powerful politicians for its lobbying practices.

Colorado Governor Vetoes Ban On Rent-Setting Algorithms

June 2, 2025 – Algorithms have made billions for Big Tech but some might be using these data tools illegally.On Thursday, Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) vetoed a bill that, if passed, would have made it the first state in the nation to ban landlords from using rent-setting algorithms.Polis defended his veto by stating that a total ban on algorithms would ultimately be harmful. He argued algorithms serve as useful tools for consumers searching for op…

Hoboken council to follow Jersey City's lead to ban rent-setting algorithms - Hudson County View

The Hoboken City Council will follow Jersey City’s lead to ban rent-setting algorithms like RealPage, with the first reading of an ordinance up for a vote at Wednesday’s meeting. By John Heinis/Hudson County View The ordinance, sponsored by Councilman-at-Large Joe Quintero and 5th Ward Councilman Phil Cohen, will be introduced at the council’s June 4th […] The post Hoboken council to follow Jersey City’s lead to ban rent-setting algorithms appea…