Portland is poised to be a pioneering city as it considers an ordinance banning landlords from utilizing algorithmic software, specifically mentioning tools like RealPage. This move is set to be voted on by the City Council on April 16, driven by Councilor Angelita Morillo's concern over the unfair rent increases these AI-driven systems facilitate. If passed, this legislation could establish a significant precedent for similar measures across the United States aimed at protecting tenants from unjust price hikes in housing costs.
Councilor Angelita Morillo emphasized the need to protect tenants by preventing landlords from using AI-driven rent-setting tools like RealPage, which can exacerbate rent increases.
The Portland City Council is preparing to vote on a historic ordinance that aims to regulate the use of algorithmic software by landlords, marking a potential national precedent.
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