Ban on algorithmic rent-setting by landlords (Bill 8-26)
Montgomery County
Summary
The council heard hours of testimony on prohibiting landlords from using pricing software like RealPage that pools competitor data to set rents. Supporters say it costs renters over $100/month; industry groups say it's overbroad and doesn't reflect the county's real problem — a supply shortage.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Testimony estimated algorithmic pricing costs renters roughly $70–$112 more per month.
Renters across the county, particularly cost-burdened and minority tenants, if the bill passes.
Landlords and property managers who testified that the bill as written restricts legitimate use of public market data.
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