Philadelphia Bill 240823 — Algorithmic Rent-Fixing Ban
Philadelphia, PA — Bill No. 240823 — Ordinance Banning Algorithmic Rental Price-Fixing
Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia Bill No. 240823 (adopted Oct. 24, 2024; signed Nov. 13, 2024; effective Nov. 13, 2024)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- November 13, 2024
- Applies to
- Residential landlords in Philadelphia using algorithmic rent-pricing software
- Enforced by
- Philadelphia; private right of action
Philadelphia's Bill 240823 (sponsored by Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke, passed 17-0 on October 24, 2024 and signed November 13, 2024) bars landlords from using revenue-management software that pools private competitor leasing data to coordinate rents, with fines up to $2,000 per violation and a private right of action for tenants. On July 28, 2026 three class-action lawsuits were filed — the first known enforcement actions under the ordinance — against Willow Bridge Property Co. and RealPage Inc.
Who is protected: Philadelphia residential tenants
Legal detail
Philadelphia Bill No. 240823, adopted by City Council 17-0, October 24, 2024; signed by Mayor Parker November 13, 2024; effective November 13, 2024. Prohibits use of algorithmic revenue-management software that incorporates nonpublic competitor pricing/occupancy data to generate rental pricing recommendations. Penalties: $2,000 per violation (or treble damages in private actions). Private right of action granted to tenants. First enforcement: Liu et al. v. Willow Bridge Property Co. & RealPage Inc., Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, three parallel class-action complaints filed July 28, 2026 (indexed separately as Liu v. Willow Bridge/RealPage (Philadelphia)). Councilmember O'Rourke's office confirmed these are the inaugural enforcement proceedings. Cross-ref: NJ FAIR Act (NJ Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act, signed July 20, 2026) and DOJ RealPage consent decree (DOJ-RealPage Consent Decree (algorithmic rent)).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | October 24, 2024 |
| Citation | Philadelphia Bill No. 240823 (adopted Oct. 24, 2024; signed Nov. 13, 2024; effective Nov. 13, 2024) |
| Private right of action | Yes, individuals can sue |
| Penalties | $2,000 per violation or treble damages; injunctive relief; private right of action |
| Topics | consumer protection · automated decision-making · government use of AI |
| Agency page | Councilmember O'Rourke's Algorithmic Rental Price-Fixing Ban Passes Council — Philadelphia City Council |
More AI rules in Philadelphia, PA
- Liu v. Willow Bridge/RealPage (Philadelphia) · Blocked / in litigation
- School District of Philadelphia · In effect
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