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Property management company will pay millions over use of rent-setting software — Photo by Yan Krukau on Pexels

Landlords Lose $12M as Faulty Rent‑Setting Software Hits

Answer: A landlord can avoid costly rent-setting software lawsuits by implementing a documented, multi-layered verification process before finalizing any algorithm-generated rent. In 2024, a mid-size property manager in Austin faced a $750,000 judgment after tenants proved the rent-setting algorithm overcharged by up to 15%. The case sparked industry-wide chatter