RealPage, facing allegations of rental price manipulation, reaches settlement with authorities
RealPage Settles Dispute with Justice Department A real estate platform previously accused of being part of a “housing cartel” has come to an agreement with the Department of Justice after a lengthy legal battle spanning over a year and a half. This settlement restricts certain features of the app that many renters have found to […]
DOJ reaches settlement in case against RealPage for allowing landlords to cooperate on high rental prices
Department of Justice Settles Lawsuit Against RealPage The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with RealPage, a tech company focused on real estate, following significant accusations that it created an algorithm that enabled landlords to collude and increase rents unlawfully, according to recent reports. The settlement was disclosed in a federal court in North […]
Steer clear of these 9 car rental scams
Understanding Car Rentals: Avoiding Hidden Costs Renting a car should really be straightforward. You book it, you drive it, and then return it when your trip is over. Simple, right? Well, for millions of travelers each year, this seemingly simple process often morphs into considerable frustration and unexpected expenses. In 2024, U.S. rental car companies […]
Airbnb seeks to ease rental rules in NYC ahead of possible Mamdani administration.
Airbnb Pushes for Regulatory Changes in New York City Airbnb is working hard to ease regulations in New York City, especially before the new Mamdani administration steps in. The company is urging the City Council to amend a 2023 law that threatens to significantly limit Airbnb listings citywide. With the proposed legislation, homeowners of single-family […]
Former Avis worker took 47 rental cars from Syracuse airport and leased them out.
Police are searching for a former airport rental car employee, Milton Thompson III, who has been charged with orchestrating the theft of 47 vehicles valued at over $1 million from the Avis Budget parking area at Syracuse Airport. The announcement was made on Friday. The 31-year-old Thompson is suspected of stealing these cars over a […]
This city will have the most budget-friendly rental market in the US in 2025.
It’s common for rents to rise when tech companies set up shop in an area. However, Austin, Texas, has defied this pattern amid its rapid growth. The capital of this unique state has more to offer than just its lively music scene, outdoor spaces, and famous barbecue; it’s also surprisingly affordable when it comes to […]
New York and four other states file a lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin concerning rental listings agreement
Zillow and Redfin Face Lawsuit Over Antitrust Allegations On Wednesday, five states filed a lawsuit against Zillow Group and Redfin, claiming the companies conspired to hinder competition on online rental listings. This stems from a reported agreement where Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to halt its Apartment Ads. Attorneys General from Virginia, Arizona, Connecticut, New […]
Family departs Airbnb rental following unsettling discovery
Five Families Evacuate Airbnb After Disturbing Discovery A shocking incident forced five families to leave their Airbnb accommodation in Australia recently. Upon checking into their four-bedroom rental, Chris and Kate Hardman were startled to find a large camera aimed directly at the living room. The camera had a blinking red light, which Hardman caught on […]
Zohran Mamdani criticizes Andrew Cuomo for reducing funding for the rental assistance program: ‘History of unkept promises’
Zohran Mamdani, a leading candidate for mayor, has criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “Record of Broken Promises” following the announcement of Eric Adams’s exit from the race. During his press conference in Inwood, Mamdani was joined by Kasha Phillips Lewis, a single mother who experienced homelessness after Cuomo cut funding for the Advantage Housing grant […]
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s old rental in the Hamptons is on the market for $35 million.
Gimme Shelter has discovered that a new mansion is being constructed on the site where a previous home owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie once stood. This property had been on the market during the summer. The impressive residence located at 495 Ox Pasture Road in Southampton is expected to be finished by the […]