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9Jul 2025

Seattle Bans Algorithmic Rent Fixing

Jul 9, 2025
Samantha Shaw
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On July 1, 2025, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed Seattle City Council Bill 121000 which bans the use of algorithmic software designed to propose rent rates for residential landlords.[1] This new law is codified in Chapter 7.34 of the Seattle Municipal…

24Feb 2025

Author Briana Irani

Case Update on KCHA v. Knight – A Big Win for Landlords in Washington

Feb 24, 2025
Briana Irani
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On February 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of Washington issued its opinion in The Housing Authority of the County of King v. Andre Knight. The Court unanimously held that the plain language of § 9058(c) demonstrated Congress’s intent to limit…