Ordinance banning algorithmic rent-setting software
Jersey City, NJ — Ordinance banning algorithmic rent-setting software
Jersey City, NJ · Ordinance banning algorithmic rent-setting software
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 14, 2025
- Applies to
- Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City passed a ban on algorithmic rent-setting software in May 2025 after statewide New Jersey efforts stalled, prohibiting landlords from using coordinated pricing algorithms.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Jersey City, NJ |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Ordinance banning algorithmic rent-setting software |
| Topics | consumer protection · automated decision-making · government use of AI |
| News report | Cities lead bans on algorithmic rent hikes as states lag behind - Stateline |
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