Banning computer programs that help landlords secretly raise rent

Virginia Fair Housing Law, et al.; personalized algorithmic pricing disclosures, prohibitions.

Introduced· 2026-01-14

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This bill stops landlords from using computer programs to secretly team up and raise your rent, and it lets you sue them if they do.

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Right now, many big landlords use special computer programs to figure out exactly how much they can squeeze out of renters. These programs help landlords secretly team up to keep rent prices artificially high across whole neighborhoods. This proposed bill would make that illegal in Virginia. It forces landlords to tell you if they use these programs to set your rent. Better yet, it gives you the right to take them to court and win money if they break the rules. This is a huge win for renters who are tired of unfair price hikes.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Makes it illegal for landlords to use computer programs to team up and fix rent prices.
Forces landlords to tell renters if they use a computer program to decide the rent price.
Lets renters sue landlords who break these rules to get their money back plus extra damages.
Allows the state to fine landlords who use these programs to cheat renters.
Does not ban landlords from using their own basic spreadsheets to figure out rent.