Committee advances ordinance to ban algorithmic rent-setting tools, expands private enforcement

Jul 29, 2024

The committee recommended advancing an ordinance to prohibit the sale or use of algorithmic revenue-management software for setting rents or occupancy in San Francisco, adopted narrow definitional amendments, and directed staff to prepare a duplicate file that would expand the private right of action to tenant-protection nonprofits.

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The Land Use and Transportation Committee on July 29 recommended advancing an ordinance that would prohibit the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential units in San Francisco.

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