Ordinance outlawing algorithmic rent price fixing in unincorporated…
King County, WA — Ordinance outlawing algorithmic rent price fixing in unincorporated King County
King County, WA · Ordinance outlawing algorithmic rent price fixing in unincorporated King County
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 23, 2025
- Applies to
- King County, WA
King County (sponsored by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, passed Sept 23, 2025 as the 11th US jurisdiction) prohibits landlords in unincorporated King County from contracting with algorithmic rent-setting services like RealPage, letting harmed renters sue for up to $7,500 per violation plus damages and attorneys' fees.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | King County, WA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Ordinance outlawing algorithmic rent price fixing in unincorporated King County |
| Topics | consumer protection · automated decision-making · government use of AI |
| Agency page | Council approves Mosqueda legislation outlawing rent price fixing in King County - King County, Washington |
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