Settled, paying · closes January 29, 2027
RealPage rent price-fixing settlement, who sued and who can file
Last checked July 28, 2026
Tenants across the United States sued a group of large landlords and RealPage, claiming the landlords fed private occupancy and rent data into RealPage's software and let the algorithm set rents for all of them at once. The case is In re RealPage, Inc., Rental Software Antitrust Litigation No. II, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Thirty-seven property management companies have agreed to pay a combined $359.9 million to settle. The settlement still needs final approval at a fairness hearing on October 15, 2026, but the administrator is already accepting claims, and the deadline to file is January 29, 2027.
The allegation
The complaint says three RealPage products, LRO (Lease Rent Options), YieldStar and AIRM (AI Revenue Management), pooled confidential pricing data from competing landlords and recommended rents. Renters argue that replaced independent competition with coordinated pricing and violated federal antitrust law. Settling defendants include Greystar Management Services, Lincoln Property Co., Mid-America Apartment Communities, Avenue5 Residential and Equity Residential. None of them admitted wrongdoing.
Where the case stands
Preliminarily approved, with the fairness hearing set for October 15, 2026. At that hearing the judge decides whether the deal is fair to the class. Payments cannot go out until after final approval and any appeals, so a claim filed today sits in the queue until then. Claims stay open until January 29, 2027.
Who is in the class
- You paid rent on a multifamily apartment in the United States at any time between October 18, 2018 and November 21, 2025.
- Your landlord or property manager used LRO, YieldStar or AIRM during your tenancy.
- Individuals and business entities both count. You never needed a direct relationship with RealPage.
Filing with the administrator
The claim form at realpagerentalsettlement.com asks for each rental address, lease dates, and approximate monthly rent during the class period. No lease or receipts are required at filing. You certify the information under penalty of perjury, and the administrator can ask for verification later.
Payments are pro rata, based on the rent you paid and the number of valid claims, so nobody can quote a figure now. Filing is free on the administrator's site. Payout lists the case as one of its free settlement alerts and never takes a share.
Questions about the RealPage Rent Price-Fixing case
How do I know if my landlord used RealPage?
The claim site asks for your rental address and the administrator matches it against defendant records. You do not need to prove software use yourself.
Is the RealPage settlement final?
No. The fairness hearing is October 15, 2026. Claims are accepted now, but money moves only after the court signs off.
Can a business that rented apartments file?
Yes. Business entities that paid qualifying rent are in the class alongside individual tenants.
When is the deadline?
January 29, 2027 for claims. The fairness hearing on October 15, 2026 comes first.
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